BA (Hons) Ancient History and Archaeology at Durham University

Immerse yourself in the ancient world, gaining the skills of both an ancient historian and archaeologist in our outstanding joint honours degree. Gain a greater understanding by combining these interrelated areas, and then focus on what interests you the most. BA (Joint Hons) Ancient History and Archaeology allows you to combine ancient history modules from the Department of Classics and Ancient History with archaeology modules from the Department of Archaeology.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Archaeology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the first year, you will be introduced to the world of ancient Greeks and Rome, viewed from a variety of perspectives and through different forms of evidence. In the second and third years, you will deepen your knowledge through modules that address politics and society, art, urbanism, and the reception of antiquity. Compulsory modules include Monuments and Memory in the Age of Augustus (Classics and Ancient History Department), Introduction to the Greek World (Classics and Ancient History Department), Introduction to Archaeology in Britain (Archaeology Department), Cities in Antiquity (Archaeology Department).

Career pathways

Archaeology involves an array of transferable skills valued by employers in numerous sectors. Our graduates can progress into a diverse range of careers and sectors, including working as archaeologists, surveyors and teachers, or going on to postgraduate research positions or academia.

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