BA Ancient and Medieval History

Course Overview This course offers an integrated exploration of the ancient and medieval worlds, tracing the profound transformation of societies from the rise of Classical Greece to the end of the Middle Ages. You will develop the critical tools to analyze pre-modern social and political systems, gaining a deep understanding of the historical forces that continue to shape our modern culture. The program is distinguished by its unique comparative approach and is taught by internationally recognized experts from both the Classics and History departments. Key Program Highlights Comparative study of two pivotal eras: Classical Antiquity (600 BCE - 700 CE) and the Medieval period (600 - 1400 CE) Taught by internationally renowned academics whose cutting-edge research directly informs the curriculum Analysis of foundational themes including the rise and fall of empires, the development of democracy, and the formation of Christendom and the Islamic world Access to an exceptionally broad and flexible range of module choices from two large, top-ranking departments Become part of a vibrant academic community with a thriving student-led Classics Society