Ancient History and History, BA (Hons)

Combining Ancient History and History equips you with valuable transferable skills and knowledge, paving the way for diverse career opportunities. The programme equally divides time between subjects, enabling a comprehensive study of human history from ancient to modern eras through material, written, and visual sources. It fosters critical understanding of political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of past societies, balancing period-specific modules with thematic ones on topics like gender, politics, and culture. Students develop essential intellectual skills, such as critically assessing evidence, evaluating interpretations, constructing arguments, and articulating ideas effectively in speech and writing.The programme emphasises a supportive, personalised environment with one-on-one guidance and expert-led teaching incorporating cutting-edge research. Distinctive features include tailored learning focused on your interests, a broad chronological and cultural scope, global relevance addressing issues like inequality and inclusion, and modules on specific periods or themes such as warfare and art. Opportunities for placements, community engagement, and studying abroad further enhance skills and experiences.