Ancient History - BA (Hons)

UCL (University College London)

Our Ancient History BA provides a flexible degree taught in an innovative, inclusive, supportive environment. You can explore the wonders of ancient Greece, the imperial might of Rome, as well as the history of the Middle East and Egypt from the third millennium BC to late antiquity Our modules involve project work, essay writing and active engagement with historical resources designed to encourage creative lateral thinking about the past. You will study key developments in the discipline of history from the ancient to the modern world, develop an understanding of the practice of history, and study the evolution of the discipline from Herodotus and Thucydides to the twenty-first century.The flexible programme structure allows you to tailor the degree to match your intellectual interests. You can choose from various modules in ancient history, archaeology, anthropology, Greek and Latin, and classics as appropriate.You will learn in a supportive and inclusive environment. Our first-year curriculum has been designed to support your transition into higher education, introducing fundamental historical approaches and giving you the tools to write, analyse and communicate history.