ANCIENT HISTORY EGYPTOLOGY AND ANCIENT HISTORY SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS Ancient History explores the history, culture, society, and landscapes of the Greek and Roman worlds, giving you fresh insight into their impact on modern times. In addition, our flagship degree programme in Egyptology, alongside Ancient History also allows you to investigate the ancient links of Egyptian peoples with their neighbours in the Sudan, Libya, the Levant, and the broader Mediterranean world. Study across broad areas including society, art, architecture, archaeology, warfare and empire, gender, religion, politics, and economics, and have the opportunity to learn Ancient Greek or Latin.
STUDENT EXPERIENCE (Times Good University Guide 2023) IN THE UK 3 RD CLASSICS & ANCIENT HISTORY
Foundation Year available – see pages 58-63 for full details Global Opportunities available † Work Placement or Internship Opportunities available
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 162) †
Study in a research-intensive department with experts in Roman Italy, mainland Greece, Roman Syria, Ancient Cyprus, Ancient Egypt and the Ancient Near East, where you will gain an insight into the ancient world by studying specific themes, places, or periods of history. Learning to interpret and question a wide range of ancient sources, you will develop transferable presentation, writing, and problem- solving skills, which are highly valued by employers, as you analyse objects and materials relating to the past. You will be able to put what you have learned into practice: we offer a work placement course focused on museology training; teaching and volunteering opportunities related to work in heritage are also available. Benefit from our world-class on campus museum, The Egypt Centre, which boasts extensive holdings of antiquities from the Wellcome Collection.
TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • A ge of Empire: Ancient Egypt and her Neighbours • Field Trip Module: The Past in its Place • G reek History and Society • Introduction to Ancient Egyptian History, Society, and Culture • Rome from Village to Empire: An Introduction to Roman History Year 2 • A rchaic Greece • Egyptian Art and Architecture • G ender in the Roman World • Introduction to Egyptian Archaeology • The Heirs of Rome: The Making of Christendom, Byzantium, and Islam in the Early Middle Ages, 400-800 Year 3 • Beyond Mainland Greece: Asia in the Classical and Hellenistic Periods • Classics, Ancient History, Egyptology Dissertation • Egyptian Collection Practicum (Placement) • Pompeii and the Cities of Vesuvius • The History and Archaeology of Roman Britain • The Imperial Image: Roman Emperors and Empresses in History, Literature and Art from Augustus to the Severans
Typical Offer: BBB
BA Honours ▲ A ncient History ♦ Ancient History (with Year Abroad / Year in Industry) ♦ Ancient History (with Foundation Year) ▲ A ncient History and History ♦ A ncient History and History (with Year Abroad) ▲ Egyptology and Ancient History ♦ Egyptology and Ancient History (with Year Abroad) ♦ Egyptology and Ancient History (with Foundation Year) ▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page
You may also want to consider: Classical Studies – see page 77
FUTURE CAREERS: • Business and Management • Civil Service • Libraries and Archives • Marketing and Public Relations
• Museums • Teaching
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