BA Hons Ancient History

Course Overview This course offers a deep and focused exploration of the foundational civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, allowing you to move from a general love of history to a specialized expertise. You will critically analyze transformative events and societal structures to understand their profound and lasting impact on the modern world. Key Program Highlights Examine the Roman Empire's monumental shift from polytheism to Christianity Analyze the complex role and economics of slavery in ancient societies Investigate the political and cultural innovations of classical Athens and Sparta Trace the rise and fall of the Roman Republic and the subsequent Imperial system Engage with primary sources and archaeological evidence to build historical arguments