BA (Hons) Ancient History at University of Liverpool

Studying Ancient History BA (Hons) provides you with an understanding of the political, social, cultural, economic and military history of Ancient Greece and Rome, alongside parallel ancient cultures of the Mediterranean world. You will examine how individuals and communities organised themselves, met the challenges of daily life and extraordinary events, and responded to change in the context of shifting power relations and radical new ideas.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one develops your knowledge of the main themes and events in Greek and Roman history, and the skills required to assess them. Further modules expand the range of sources (reliefs, statues, paintings, etc) with which you are familiar, and focus on how the ancient world worked. Compulsory modules in year one include Greek Worlds 1, Framing Antiquity, Roman Worlds 1.

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme which combines a range of analytical skills can expect to have good access to careers in industry, commerce, finance, education, and public service.

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