Ancient History (MA) V110

Introducing MA Ancient History

On MA Ancient History you will study the history of ancient Greece and Rome.

You will also be able to study other ancient civilisations that came into contact with the Greeks and Romans, such as:

• Judaea
• Persia
• the Byzantine empire, that succeeded the Roman empire in the east

The programme will enable you to contextualise Graeco-Roman history within its wider Mediterranean context.

Religious, social, economic, political and cultural history will all come into play.

You will work with sources ranging from great historical writers such as Herodotus and Tacitus to inscriptions and papyri, and the results of archaeological excavation.

• [MA]: Master of Arts

How will I learn?

Courses are taught through a combination of methods, including:

• lectures
• seminars
• small group tutorials

Some classes take you out of the classroom and into the local museums and libraries.

Teaching is often closely inspired by the cutting-edge research of our academic staff, especially at honours level.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed by exams and coursework, and sometimes by practical exercises.

All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of English language competency, regardless of their nationality or country of residence. These requirements are listed by programme.

You will acquire practical, intellectual and theoretical skills that are highly valued by employers.

You will gain rigorous mental training in a range of disciplines. This enables you to demonstrate intellectual flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations and to learn new skills.

Classics graduates go on to pursue a range of career paths, including:

• journalism
• museums
• teaching
• academia
• accountancy
• finance
• IT
• publishing
• the armed forces
• the legal profession
• the civil service