Ancient Civilisations (BA)

Students enrolled in this course will gain the opportunity to delve into the past and study in depth the cultures and traditions of ancient civilisations. You will compare and contrast how these people lived by closely examining the different areas of everyday life such as the different cultures, philosophies, military and historical backgrounds and beliefs held by various ancient cultures.

By engaging in various different areas of study (archaeology, ancient history and culture to name a few) - a feature unique to our course - our students will gain an otherwise unobtainable view of the lifestyles and thoughts of these ancient civilisations. You will gain the knowledge to understand how superstition, magic, rituals and the afterlife all played a major role in how these people thought and behaved and how they shaped their world, and ours.

Which civilizations can you study:

• Ancient China
• Ancient Egypt
• Celtic Europe
• The wider Graeco-Roman world
• Early Christian, Jewish and Arabic cultures

UWTSD sets itself above the competition by offering a wider range of ancient civilisations to study.

Not only can you study the traditional Mediterranean civilisations (Greek, Roman and Egyptian), but we also offer the opportunity to explore cultures ranging from China to Celtic Europe.

A degree in Ancient Civilisation involves a wide range of assessment methods. In addition to traditional gobbet work, essays and in class tests, you will be assessed through bibliographic exercises, presentations - oral and PowerPoint based, at both individual and group level - creation of abstracts, reflective reports, in-house conference papers, article reviews, take-home exams, group wikis, creation of project plans and, of course, the dissertation. This variety of assessment helps develop skills in presenting material in a clear, professional and lucid manner, whether orally or in writing.

This breadth of assessment type creates variety in the student experience, allowing you to explore the subject in different ways, and to obtain an array of valuable skills that will make you attractive to future employers.

Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.

To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.

You will develop powers of analysis, logical thought and argument within a supportive and encouraging environment. It will be these skills of communication, understanding, analysis and self-management that provide you with a passport into employment. Types of employment could include museum and archive work, journalism, law, banking, local politics, all types of administrative work, marketing and advertising, and teaching.

• Business and commerce
• Civil service
• General administrative and management posts
• Heritage (library, archives, museum, tourism)
• Journalism
• Local government
• Postgraduate research
• Teaching

Applying directly to the University

To apply please fill in the online application and return it with requested documents.

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