Classical Archaeology and Ancient History BA at Royal Holloway, University of London

If you are fascinated by the ancient civilisations of Greece and Rome and keen to develop transferable skills such as critical analysis then this course is for you. Taught by a variety of internationally recognised experts, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History offers the opportunity to study both the history and the material culture of Greece and Rome in the Classical period (600 BCE to 700 CE). Over three years you will learn about the Classical world from both archaeological and historical and perspectives.

Department: Classics  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Greek History and the City State, Key Themes in Roman History, Introduction to Greek Archaeology, Introduction to Roman Archaeology; Year 2: From Dig to Digital: Archaeological Theory, Method and Practice; Year 3: Extended Essay (Dissertation). Optional modules: Year 1: Beginner’s Greek, Intermediate Greek, Beginner's Latin, Intermediate Latin, Introduction to Greek Literature and others; Year 2: Greek History to 322 BC, Spinning the Past: Greek Historiography from Herodotos to Diodoros, Historiography of the Roman World, The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic, Rome and its Empire from Augustus to Commodus and others; Year 3: Understanding Pompeii and Herculaneum, City of Athens, Augustus, Alexander the Great, The Good Life in Ancient Philosophy and others.

Career pathways

Our degree courses not only promote academic achievement but also the means to hone the life-skills necessary to excel, post-graduation. Studying Ancient History requires research, assessment, reasoning, organization and self-management often on your own or as part of a team.

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