BA Ancient History

The cultures of Greece and Rome lie at the heart of Western civilisation, and resonate throughout the world. Whether you already have some familiarity with the ancient world or not, we welcome you to study the fascinating history, literature, culture and art of two societies that have done much to shape our own. The Department of Classics provides a range of stimulating and challenging courses for students from a wide variety of backgrounds, and we regularly update our provision to embrace new approaches to the ancient world.

What is Anicent History?
The main focus of the degree is Greek and Roman history, with a choice of themes in social, cultural and religious history. Students are attracted to our degree because of its broad scope; at Reading we cover the ancient world, its histories, its societies, its languages, its concepts, and its legacy in its entirety, from the Bronze Age to the 21st century.

What will you study?

Year 1

Compulsory Modules
Fifth Century Athens
Augustan Rome
Optional Modules
Ancient Greek
Latin
Text and Object
Options from other Departments

Year 2

Compulsory Modules
Greek History
Roman History                                                                      
Themes and Issues
Optional Modules
Three from a list typically including:
Ancient Medicine
Greece and Egypt
Greek & Roman Sculpture
Ancient Drama                                                                         
Latin
Ancient Greek

Final Year

Dissertation
Optional Modules
Four from a list typically including:
Ancient Biography
Roman Cities
Classics and Empire
Roman Religions
Greek Political Thought
Anatolia and the Aegean
Gender in the Ancient World
Latin
Ancient Greek