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in the past. Some modules build in an archaeologically-focused week and offer, amongst others, the choice of assessed work on archaeological themes.
At Honours level we offer a wide range of modules that are entirely or largely archaeological in content. There is the core Principles and Techniques in Archaeology, as well as options such as The Ancient City of Rome, The Archaeology of the Greek city and the module In the footsteps of the ancients, which incorporates a field trip to Greece. Candidates for this degree often attend the Summer Schools run at the British Schools of Athens or Rome. Many students choose to write a dissertation on a subject of archaeological and historical interest.
Fieldwork Some of our staff have active fieldwork programmes and students are encouraged to apply for a placement. Otherwise every effort is made to help students find a place on an archaeological project or on one of the British School Summer Schools; there are also travel bursaries for approved programmes.
Summary of Course Content
First Level (1st year) These modules assume no previous study of Ancient History or of classical languages: any student is eligible to join. In the first module an outline is provided of the history of the Greek World from Archaic Greece to the Age of Alexander, while the second module does the same for Rome from earliest times to the Emperor Augustus. They introduce archaeological, anthropological, and art historical aspects of civilisations that contributed much to later European culture. Each module contains a special period (Alexander the Great and the Emperor Augustus), which involves the use of ancient sources in translation. These modules are complementary but may also be studied independently.
Second Level (usually 2nd year) Two more advanced modules, again complementary but independent: an investigation of the social, economic, administrative and religious history of the Roman Empire from Augustus to Constantine; and a study of the entire Mediterranean world throughout classical antiquity, exploring human settlement and material culture. The story of the rise and fall of classical civilisation is examined and provides the perfect end to sub-honours and start for Honours. These modules bridge the gap to Honours through different assessment methods, more analysis and practical tutorials.
Honours (3rd and 4th years) There is a wide choice of modules at this stage. Topics like Classical Greek Tyranny and The Disintegration of the Roman Empire are more political in nature. Some explore major sources and the events they chronicle. Other topics are more orientated to archaeological material, cultural and social history: Archaeology of the Greek city, Art of the Roman Empire and Women in Ancient Societies are good examples. Some modules combine political with cultural history: a course on Government and Society under Diocletian is a case in point.
All Single Honours students write a dissertation in their fourth year and this allows them to specialise in an area of their own key interest.
Teaching Broadly speaking, students begin their time with us on modules with a good deal of lecture input, typically three per week, and a smaller number of seminars. As you progress we shift the balance towards seminars and classes. You are encouraged to make presentations and are taught transferable skills such as independent learning, critical reasoning, understanding and applying concepts and integration of knowledge derived from a variety of courses and disciplines.
Ancient History is very popular, so first year lectures may be given to between 100 and 150 students. Seminar groups of 8-10 give students the opportunity to ask questions and develop their own ideas. Groups are typically smaller in the second year. Honours (third and fourth year) classes may have between 10 and 25 students.
Assessment throughout the degrees is generally 50 per cent assessed coursework and 50 per cent by examination, taken at the end of the semester. Some Honours modules, such as the dissertation and In the footsteps of the ancients, are an exception to this. The final class of degree is based on marks awarded over the last two years.
Careers Our Ancient History graduates can be found in a wide range of professions, including the law, audit, accountancy and teaching. They include administrators in the NHS and universities, civil servants, nurses, and bankers. Some use their IT skills in schools, others their pastoral skills in Human Resources. Further training has led to curatorial posts in museums, whilst others are continuing to pursue their academic studies in Ancient History and Archaeology.
Please see page 42 for details of the University’s Careers Centre.
Excavations at the Great Temple at Luxor, Egypt – 1857
Ancient History
Megan (Glasgow, Scotland)
“The School of Classics is unbelievably friendly, helpful and fun. They offer a wide variety of modules that cover a diversity of topics and issues, and the archaeology staff provide information on prospective excavations and trips. I particularly enjoy the weekly seminars held for both staff and all students, which bring in guest speakers and allow an opportunity to look at ideas you would not necessarily cover in any of the modules.”
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