Department of Classics & Ancient History | BA Ancient History 36 months Undergraduate Program By Durham University |Top Universities
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Program overview

Main Subject

Classics and Ancient History

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

BA Ancient History at Durham University

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Unearth 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.


In your first year you will focus on core topics in Greek and Roman History, at different points in their 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.


The course includes the option to start learning Greek or Latin, and if you have prior knowledge of these languages you can choose to study higher level modules. And if you wish, you can broaden your degree by selecting modules about Ancient Art, Literature, Science or Philosophy, or by choosing other topics that interest you from other Departments.


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.


Classics graduates have progressed to careers as diverse as computing, the Civil Service, gold dealing, teaching, journalism, law, accountancy, public relations and the theatre. A significant number of our students progress onto higher level study following their degree. Some remain within their academic field of interest and pursue a Master’s degree, either at Durham or elsewhere. Others choose professional postgraduate programmes in subjects such as law, finance and teaching.


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Program overview

Main Subject

Classics and Ancient History

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

BA Ancient History at Durham University

[email protected]


Unearth 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.


In your first year you will focus on core topics in Greek and Roman History, at different points in their 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.


The course includes the option to start learning Greek or Latin, and if you have prior knowledge of these languages you can choose to study higher level modules. And if you wish, you can broaden your degree by selecting modules about Ancient Art, Literature, Science or Philosophy, or by choosing other topics that interest you from other Departments.


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.


Classics graduates have progressed to careers as diverse as computing, the Civil Service, gold dealing, teaching, journalism, law, accountancy, public relations and the theatre. A significant number of our students progress onto higher level study following their degree. Some remain within their academic field of interest and pursue a Master’s degree, either at Durham or elsewhere. Others choose professional postgraduate programmes in subjects such as law, finance and teaching.


Durham University: Inspiring the Extraordinary

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world.

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other!

Admission requirements

3 Years
Sep-2024

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,250 GBP
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International Students

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Durham University: Inspiring the Extraordinary

Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching, learning and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, in a unique and historic setting. Durham is a university like no other!

We conduct innovative and impactful research to transform lives and make a difference globally and locally: research to empower and inspire.

We offer a broad range of courses. Our degree programmes are informed by research undertaken by our high-calibre staff in partnership with policymakers, industry, the public sector and communities globally.
 
Alongside the outstanding education we offer to students, we believe that participating in every aspect of university life is fundamental. The deep affinities created by each of our 17 Colleges ensure that we always have a sense of community at the heart of all we do.

Durham's four Faculties offer a host of Masters/Postgraduate Taught courses covering a variety of subject disciplines:

  • Durham University Business School
  • Faculty of Arts & Humanities
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Social Sciences & Health

Please visit the Durham University website (www.durham.ac.uk) for the full available suite of Masters/Postgraduate Taught programmes.

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