BA Ancient History and Archaeology
Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 35 to include 665 in higher level subjects.
About this course
BA (Hons) Ancient History and Archaeology is a joint degree within archaeology and classics, examining the ancient world through both written sources and material remains. Core topics include research methods, fieldwork and project management. The two departments contribute roughly equally, and students may substitute one optional module per year with a modern language. A compulsory dissertation in the final year develops independent research and project management skills. The first year establishes foundations across both disciplines through compulsory modules: Monuments and Memory in the Age of Augustus examines Roman history and Latin literature, Introduction to the Greek World covers Archaic and Classical Greece, Introduction to Archaeology in Britain introduces archaeological interpretation, and Cities in Antiquity surveys ancient Mediterranean urban centres. In the second year, students choose optional modules from both departments, including Emperors and Dynasties, Developing Archaeological Research, and Prehistoric Europe: From Foragers to State Formation. The final year pairs the compulsory Dissertation with further optional choices, which may include Advanced Professional Training involving a three-week fieldwork, museum or laboratory placement. Optional modules across the course span topics from Latin and Greek language study to digital humanities and heritage interpretation.
Modules
- Monuments and Memory in the Age of Augustus (Classics and Ancient History Department)
- Introduction to the Greek World (Classics and Ancient History Department)
- Introduction to Archaeology in Britain (Archaeology Department)
- Cities in Antiquity (Archaeology Department)
- Example optional modules
- Example optional modules
- Dissertation
- Example optional modules