Ancient History

Ancient History explores the civilisations of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. These civilisations faced many of the problems encountered by the modern world and attempted to solve them.

In Ancient History you can study Greek and Roman history and history writing, Egyptian history, late antiquity, archaeology and art history, and the intellectual world of Greece and Rome.

Ancient History and your career

Graduates in Ancient History have moved on to careers in journalism, teaching, public relations, and human resources.

Study options in Ancient History

Ancient History is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. It is taught by Classics and Ancient History in the School of Humanities, along with Classical Studies, Greek and Latin.

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Undergraduate study

Find out what undergraduate study in Ancient History involves.
Stage I courses

The Stage I courses you can take as part of Ancient History.
Stage II courses

The Stage II courses you can take as part of Ancient History.
Stage III courses

The Stage III courses you can take as part of Ancient History.
Postgraduate study

Information about postgraduate programmes in Ancient History.
Postgraduate courses

The postgraduate courses you can take as part of Ancient History.
PhD in Ancient History

Information on PhD study and doctoral research areas.
Meet Ancient History students and graduates

Current Ancient History students and recent graduates tell their own stories.
Classics and Ancient History in the School of Humanities

The subject Ancient History is located within Classics and Ancient History in the School of Humanities.
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