Ancient History, BA (Hons)

Our BA in Ancient History offers an in-depth exploration of the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, including their history, societies, achievements, beliefs, and values, and their lasting influence on the modern world. Spanning from 2000 BC to 600 AD across parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe, the programme examines these civilisations in political, literary, social, cultural, and religious contexts. This flexible course allows students to select from a wide array of research-led subjects, with 95% of our research recognised as internationally excellent (REF 2021) and 100% of students rating teaching staff highly for explanations (National Student Survey 2023).Core modules include Greek History: War, Society, and Change in the Archaic Age; Roman History: The Rise and Fall of the Republic; Texts, Readers and Writers; and The Past in the Present. These are subject to final university approval for 2025/26, and optional modules may vary. For the latest details, visit our website.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Greek History: War, Society, and Change in the Archaic Age Roman History: The rise and fall of the Republic Texts, Readers and Writers The Past in the Present The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of the final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.