BA (Hons) Ancient History at Durham University

Explore ancient history by immersing yourself in the political, social and cultural worlds of ancient Greece and Rome. If you are fascinated by the history of the Greeks and Romans, this is the course for you. We will introduce you to the world of ancient Greece and Rome, and their interactions with each other and other Mediterranean societies.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Classics and Ancient History  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year you will focus on core topics in Greek and Roman history. This will prepare you for a wide range of more specific historical modules about politics, culture and society in the ancient world in your second and third years. At least half of your course in your second and third years will concentrate on historical topics. Compulsory modules include Monuments and Memory in the Age of Augustus, Introduction to the Greek World, Craft of the Ancient Historian.

Career pathways

Our students acquire many skills which are readily transferable to a whole range of professions. You will learn to search for, gather, and process information, to evaluate evidence and to express yourself clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing.

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