BA (Hons) History and Ancient History

Course Overview This History and Ancient History program offers a journey from a broad foundational first year to highly specialized study in your final year, including an in-depth research project. You will explore a vast range of topics, from Greek and Roman societies to modern British politics, developing critical skills to analyze how past societies evolved. The course uniquely combines the study of diverse historical periods with a deep focus on the methods and challenges of understanding the ancient world. Key Program Highlights Progress from a broad foundation to specialized, in-depth research in your final year Explore a diverse curriculum from ancient Greece and Rome to 20th-century Britain Analyze fascinating themes like magic, medicine, empires, and gender roles Develop critical skills in historical methods and the analysis of past societies Examine the unique challenges of accessing and interpreting ancient sources