BA Ancient History

Our BA Ancient History course is aimed at those with an interest in ancient Greek and Roman history.

You'll be taught by experts in Greek and Roman culture, language and literature and will choose from course units covering topics such as the Greek City, the Roman Army, Alexander the Great and the Roman Family.

You'll have a truly multidisciplinary learning experience, and will have the chance to immerse yourself in ancient ideas on subjects ranging from slavery to medicine.

In addition, our department offers you the opportunity to explore the fields of archaeology, Egyptology, Greek and Roman literature and ancient philosophy. Further options are available in other areas including Modern History, Religions and Theology and History of Art.

You'll also have the opportunity to take either Greek or Latin (or both) at any level, including beginner, though you can take our course without studying either of these languages.

Throughout this course you'll develop a range of transferable skills, including logical and imaginative thinking, effective communication, the ability to formulate ideas and theories, and information and data interpretation and evaluation. You will also undertake independent study units which will allow you to carry out research on the topics that interest you most.