Ancient History and History, BA (Hons), with study abroad

This joint honours degree in Ancient History and History at the University of Southampton explores global perspectives on ancient, medieval, and modern history. Students examine how ancient civilisations shaped modern society, analyse historical empires and cultures, and study literary transformations to understand past societies. Ranked joint 10th for History research quality in the Complete University Guide 2024, the programme covers historical debates, approaches to the past, and topics from ancient history to the war on terror. It offers opportunities for a year abroad in destinations like Europe, the US, or Asia, and access to cutting-edge digital humanities facilities, including virtual reality and 3D technology.The course allows students to tailor their studies with modules on topics such as the ancient world, archaeological science, and issues like immigration and ethnicity. Assessment includes lectures, tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects, oral presentations, and exams, with ongoing support from academic tutors to foster improvement.

You will study a variety of topics that cover the fundamental aspects of Ancient History and History, and you will have the opportunity to tailor your course to your interests by choosing some of your modules. Just some of the modules you may study include: Introduction to the Ancient World, Debates and Issues in Archaeological Science, Bones, bodies and burials: osteology and comparative anatomy, Immigration, Race and Ethnicity in France, Jews in Germany before the Holocaust. For further module information visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/ancient-history-history-with-year-abroad-degree-ba#modules.