BA Classics and Ancient History at University of Birmingham

Study the ancient and classical world through plays, poems, epics and speeches of antiquity - from Egypt to Greece, Rome, and Byzantium. At Birmingham, you’ll explore archaeological sites, engage with classical texts and prepare yourself for further postgraduate study, a career in the cultural and heritage sectors or beyond - our graduates have gone on to careers in law, marketing, consultancy and more. Your degree will span literature, culture, religion and history, highlighting the many ways in which the legacies of classical antiquity live on in our world today.

Department: Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Discover the Past, Greek World, Rethinking the Ancient World A: Mythology and Identity, Rethinking the Ancient World B: Other Voices, The Roman World, Classics in the 20th and 21st Centuries, The Transformation of the Roman World, c.200-850.

Career pathways

Studying in the department of Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology involves analysing the ancient world in a political, social, and cultural context. This develops a number of sought-after skills including:.

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