In MA Ancient History you will study the history of ancient Greece and Rome.You will also be able to study other ancient civilisations that came into contact with the Greeks and Romans, such as:JudaeaPersiathe Byzantine empireThe programme will enable you to contextualise Graeco-Roman history within its wider Mediterranean context. This includes:religious historysocial historyeconomic historypolitical historycultural historyYou will work with sources ranging from great historical writers such as Herodotus and Tacitus to inscriptions and papyri, and the results of archaeological excavation.You will acquire practical, intellectual and theoretical skills that are highly valued by employers.You will gain rigorous mental training in a range of disciplines. This enables you to demonstrate intellectual flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations and to learn new skills.Where our graduates workClassics graduates go on to pursue a range of career paths, including:journalismmuseumsteachingacademiaaccountancyfinanceITpublishingthe armed forcesthe legal professionthe civil service