In the first year, you will explore the variety and diversity of ancient societies, through their archaeology, texts, histories and mythologies in a series of introductory modules. Museum trips and research projects allow you to investigate these cultures at first hand. In the second and third year, you will deepen your knowledge of these civilisations through a combination of wide-ranging modules and more focused specialist modules. You will investigate how the past is captured, interpreted and communicated through visits to archives or museums and through an examination of various case studies and or analyses of film, TV and other media. You will be encouraged to develop your specific interests within three major areas, choosing from a range of options specialising in ancient religions, ancient texts or life and death in the ancient world. The culmination of the degree is the dissertation, where students are free to pursue a topic of their choice, and the special subject, based upon the tutor’s own research and publication specialism. Teaching generally takes place in small groups allowing for interaction, discussion and close support from tutors.

You will develop powers of analysis, logical thought and argument within a supportive and encouraging environment. It will be these skills of communication, understanding, analysis and self-management that provide you with a passport into employment. Types of employment could include museum and archive work, journalism, law, banking, local politics, all types of administrative work, marketing and advertising, and teaching. Teaching Heritage (library, archives, museum, tourism) Business and commerce. Journalism Local government Postgraduate research General administrative and management posts Civil service