Ancient and Medieval History BA

Please note: You will take 120 credits of modules in each year of study. The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2020. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.

Compulsory modules

• Discovering the Middle Ages (20 credits)
• Living in the Middle Ages (20 credits)
• Practising History A: Skills in History (10 credits)
• Practising History B: Approaches to History (10 credits)
• Rethinking the Ancient World A (10 credits)
• Rethinking the Ancient World B (10 credits)

Optional modules:

Either Greek World (20 credits) or The Transformation of the Roman World, c.200-c850 (20 credits)

Either Roman World (20 credits) or The Worlds of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia (20 credits)

Descriptions of first year Ancient and Medieval History modules

Compulsory modules

• Research Methods (10+10 credits)
• Medieval Option A (20 credits)
• Medieval Option B (20 credits)

Optional modules

• Normally: Research Seminar A and B (10+10 credits)
• and 20+20 credits of optional modules, one in each Semester which may include languages chosen or 20 credits of optional modules chosen in Ancient History and Professional Skills module (20 credits)

Descriptions of second year Ancient and Medieval History modules

You can apply to study abroad for a year in an approved university around the world. If you achieve a grade of 2.1 or above in your first year then you will be invited to apply for a Year Abroad in your second year. If your application is successful, you will go abroad in your third year and return to us for your final year. Find out more.

Compulsory modules

• Dissertation (40 credits)
• Special Subject A and B (20+20 credits)

Optional modules:

• 40 credits of Ancient History modules

Descriptions of final year Ancient and Medieval History modules