BA Ancient History and 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.

Description:
This joint degree aism to provide a thorough degree level education in History and Ancient History. The syllabus aims to famliarise students with the core chronological and geographical range of Greek and Roman cultures, and to explore the broad sweep of post-classical history through study of Britain, Europe and the United States. Students are also able to study thematic topics in depth and develop special interests through independent study and dissertation. 

Year 1

Compulsory Modules
Fifth Century Athens
Augustan Rome
Approaches to History
Landmarks in History

Optional Modules
Greek Myths
Directed Study in History
Latin                                                                                               
Text and Object
Ancient Greek                                                                                 

Year 2

Compulsory Modules:

In Ancient History, two from the following three:                             
Themes and Issues
Greek History                                                                                  
Roman History                                                                              
Two 'Periods & Skills' optional History modules such as:
Europe 1450-1600: Religion, Culture and Belief
A Social History of the USA 1815–1945
Kingship and Crisis in England, 1154-1330

Optional Modules: choose from a list that may include
Greece and Egypt
Greek & Roman Sculpture
Ancient Medicine
Pompeii
Latin                                                                                               
Macedonian History
Ancient Greek                                                                                 
Ancient Drama    

Final Year

Compulsory Modules

Dissertation

Optional Ancient History modules four from a list typically including:

Ancient Biography
Roman Cities                                                                             
Greek Political Thought
Carthage and Greece                                                        
Renaissance Medicine
Classics and Empire
Anatolia and the Aegean
Monsters in Ancient Rome

Optional History modules from a list including:
Medieval Magic & Origins of the Witch Craze
The French Revolution
Witches, Heretics and Social Outcasts 1250-1550                   
Slavery & Slave Culture in Antebellum USA
Britain at War 1939–45