BA (Hons) Ancient, Medieval and Modern History at Durham University

Delve into the past with Ancient, Medieval and Modern History. Explore the societies and cultures of the past, and consider how history is recorded and how we engage with and understand history today. This joint degree enables you to combine modules from our Ancient History course with modules in medieval and modern History offered by the Department of History.

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 we will introduce you to the world of the ancient Greeks and early imperial Rome, seen from a variety of perspectives (not just historical), and to different forms of evidence. Compulsory modules include Doing History: Evidence, Methods and Challenges.

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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