The study of classical civilisations' history and material culture is at the core of this programme.You will develop a range of disciplinary skills used by historians, archaeologists and art historians.The programme requires the careful interpretation of scant but complex written and material evidence to understand people who lived long ago but are highly significant to the modern world.You will study the Greek and Roman civilisations from the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity and Byzantium.You will also have the opportunity to study other ancient peoples and civilisations such as:the Etruscansthe Persiansthe CarthaginiansYou will gain an understanding of Graeco-Roman society within its geographical context.You will analyse and evaluate a range of:textsworks of artartefactsarchaeological sitesother material evidenceYou will acquire practical, intellectual and theoretical skills that are highly valued by employers.You will also gain rigorous mental training in a range of disciplines, enabling you to demonstrate intellectual flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations and to learn new skills.