Ancient History, BA (Hons)

Students with a passion for history can specialize in the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome, exploring the significance of key events such as the Roman Empire's shift from polytheism to Christianity and the role of slavery. The program examines themes including progress and decline, labor and leisure, revolution and reconciliation, ancient gender roles, and the dynamics between elite and non-elite cultures. Supported by expert faculty, students develop analytical, communication, and evidence-handling skills using diverse resources. Modules integrate history, art, archaeology, literature, and culture, while highlighting the ancient world's influence on modern popular culture. Greek or Latin study is optional, with no prior knowledge required, and texts are read in translation.The curriculum begins with first-year core modules that introduce ancient history, building foundational skills in research, writing, and debate, alongside optional subjects like archaeology. In the second year, students take Extended Source Study and Studying Classical Scholarship to prepare for a third-year dissertation, with options in Greek and Roman topics or language learning. The final year offers two or three core modules, combinable with electives including Greek or Latin.