The programme can offer a range of modules which cover broad sweeps of time (Ancient times, Medieval Europe, 1066-1452: Modern China, 1650-2000) allowing students to consider how societies alter and change, the long-term impact of war, economic upheaval and political radicalism, and the rise and fall of great powers. In addition the programme offers modules based upon depth, drilling down into events and moments of seminal change Students can study a wide range of modules covering all aspects of the past from fascinating historical figures like Alexander the Great, Thomas Becket or Napoleon, to basic aspects of everyday life, such as myths, politics, warfare (both on land and at sea) and the economic and trading network. Many modules explore broader questions, for example, in the ancient period, about how Rome grew into an empire, or how Sparta became the legend that it is today, to more specialized ones focusing on the Great War, Genocide in the 20th century, the Wars of the Roses and Terrorism. Whatever module or areas you choose to specialize in you will gain an in-depth knowledge of those areas of history of particular interest to you. In addition you may select an options modules in ancient Chinese History, or Classical Archaeology or Theology, or in Anthropology. The culmination of the degree is the dissertation, where you are free to pursue a topic of your choice in line with the research interests of your tutor.

Career and employment paths for our graduates include: Media and Publishing Business and Commerce Teaching Library and Information Services Museum and heritage Archives and curatorship Politics Journalism Publishing Further Study Administration Civil Service Local Government There is no one path for our Ancient History and History graduates. The traditional routes of teaching, museum and heritage, the civil service and research – governmental, academic and media – are still pursued by our graduating cohort. However, the programme of embedded employability offered by the School of Classics at Trinity Saint David ensures that our Ancient History and History graduates have the skills set and confidence to explore a wide variety of career paths. Indeed, our graduating students have explored options from outdoors sports instructors to prison superintendents, from the Armed Forces to careers in the medical environment, with a good selection of entrepreneurial spirits applying what they have learnt to the creation of their own companies. Taking all that they have gained from studying Ancient History and History with us and combining it with a dedicated Careers Service, Ancient History and History graduates from Trinity Saint David are equipped to follow their passions wherever they may lead.