Bachelor of Arts - Ancient History (V110)

Student will already have a love of history; now they can specialize in the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome.

Uncover the significance of historical facts and events – from the transformation of the Roman Empire from polytheism to Christianity, to the the importance of slavery in the ancient world.

They will examine:

progress and decline

labor and leisure

revolution and reconciliation

ancient gender roles

the relationship between elite and non-elite culture

Our expert staff will support them to use a range of resources and techniques in their investigations. These include analytical and communication skills, and the ability to understand, assess, interpret, and present different kinds of evidence.

They will take modules integrating history, art, archaeology, literature and culture. They will also see how the ancient world influences popular culture. The study of either Greek or Latin is optional, and they do not need any previous knowledge. Apart from in designated language modules, they will read all texts in translation.