Ancient History

Our Ancient History degree programme allows you to focus your studies in a number of different ways. You can concentrate primarily on Greek or on Roman history, or give equal attention to both; you can look at significant periods (the Roman Empire), or great individuals (Alexander) or key themes (Slavery). You can explore outside the normal range of ancient historical subjects (Ancient Persia, the world of Byzantium); and you can branch out into other areas entirely (Greek and Roman archaeology and art, Greek and Latin literature and thought). The core elements of the programme provide training in the central skills of historical study; and you will also come away with at least one year's study of ancient Greek or Latin to your credit.

ABOUT THE Department of Classics

CAREERS
Graduates in classics are equipped with the analytical and presentational transferable skills valued by employers. Our graduates have entered heritage-related professions, journalism, the media, education, law, accountancy, banking, computing, the civil service, teaching and the performing arts. Some continue studies at graduate level.

TEACHING STYLE
We use a variety of teaching styles. Language teaching modules have their own distinctive procedures. Other modules may consist of more or less formal lectures, open discussion, seminar style presentations by members of the class, or a mixture of several of these elements. Seminar presentations and discussion are important in the first- and second-year core modules. One-to-one supervision is a special feature of the third-year dissertation. This range of teaching will equip you with the transferable skills of analysis and presentation that employers value.

STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT
Our degree programmes combine focus and flexibility. In each programme you have to take a set number of modules directly related to the programme title. At the same time, a generous allowance of free choice means that you can explore much more widely. All programmes involve some language work, in either ancient Greek or Latin, or both. The precise degree structure is currently being reviewed in order to provide more choice, especially for second-year students and those taking joint degrees. However, in the first year the language acquisition modules will remain obligatory along with introductory modules tailored to support each degree programme. Assessment is by a combination of coursework and end-of-year examinations.

LOCATION
London’s museums, galleries, theatres and libraries make it a superb place to study and experience the Greek and Roman worlds. We collaborate with the Museum of London and the British Museum in our teaching, and are involved with excavations in both Greece and Italy, in which students may participate.

SPECIAL NOTES
Our academic strength in the study of Greek drama is complemented by a unique record in staging an annual Greek play in the original language over the last 30 years. Five of these productions have toured overseas. Within King's, the student Classical Society provides a lively focus for departmental life.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

United Kingdom

3 A levels & 1 AS level

AAB/pass

2 A levels & 3 AS level

AB/BBpass, equivalent considered

Compulsory subjects

Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or History preferred

12 unit A level in vocational subjects

Not acceptable

General Studies and Critical Thinking - College policy

Please note that AS/A level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted by King's as one of your A or AS levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer

Access

Access to Humanities (or similar) Diploma with the maximum award of 60 credits overall and 45 at level three. Supplementary information and achievement eg percentage mark/scores for certain credits/subjects will be required

Cambridge Pre-U

3 Pre-U Principal Subjects with grades of D3 D3 M2 including History

BTEC

Considered on an individual basis

Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers

AAABB. Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or History preferred

International Baccalaureate

36 including 6, 6, 5 at HL. Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or History preferred

European Baccalaureate

80% overall including Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or History preferred

Mode of Attendance : Full - time