Ancient History and Archaeology BA Jt Hons

Program Overview

The Ancient History and Archaeology BA at the University of Nottingham combines the study of ancient history and archaeology, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the ancient world, its cultures, and material remains. Students delve into ancient Greece, Rome, and other civilizations through lectures, seminars, and hands-on fieldwork, gaining expertise in archaeological methods and techniques. The three-year program culminates in a dissertation on a topic of the student's choice, equipping graduates with skills for a wide range of careers in cultural institutions, education, research, and beyond.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Ancient History and Archaeology BA program at the University of Nottingham is a joint honors degree that combines the study of ancient history and archaeology. The program aims to provide students with a deep understanding of the ancient world, its cultures, and its material remains. Students will learn about the history of ancient Greece, Rome, and other ancient civilizations, as well as the methods and techniques used by archaeologists to study the past. The program also includes opportunities for students to gain practical experience in archaeological fieldwork.

Outline:

The Ancient History and Archaeology BA program is a three-year program that consists of a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical fieldwork. In the first year, students will take courses in ancient history, archaeology, and classical languages. In the second year, students will take more specialized courses in ancient history and archaeology, as well as a course in research methods. In the third year, students will complete a dissertation on a topic of their choice. The program includes the following modules:

• Comparative World Prehistory
• Rome to Revolution: Historical Archaeology of Britain
• Studying the Greek World
• Studying the Roman World
• Understanding the Past I – Introduction to Archaeology
• Understanding the Past II – Landscapes and Surveying
• Interpreting Ancient Art and Archaeology
• Interpreting Ancient History
• Interpreting Ancient Literature
• Beginners' Latin or Greek: 1
• Beginners' Latin or Greek: 2
• Latin or Greek Texts: 1-6
• Greek and Roman Mythology
• Archaeology: Theory and Practice
• Extended Source Study
• Studying Classical Scholarship
• Communicating the Past
• Religion and the Romans
• The Silk Road: Cultural Interactions and Perceptions
• Violence in the Roman World
• Age of Empires
• Cicero, Claudius and Milo
• The City of Rome: From Village to Metropolis
• Greek Tyrants
• Justinian and the End of Antiquity
• Hellenistic Italy: Art and Culture from Etruria to Sicily 300-30 BC
• Introduction to Ancient Greek Medicine
• Medieval Europe and the Mediterranean c. 500-1500 CE
• Mapping the Humanities
• Through a Glass Darkly
• The Archaeology of Mycenaean Greece
• Commodities, Consumption and Connections the Global World of Things 1500-1800
• Archaeological Finds: from Field to Publication
• Latin or Greek Texts: 1-6
• Intermediate Latin or Greek: 1 and 2
• Beginners’ Latin or Greek for second and third years: 1 and 2

Assessment:

Students in the Ancient History and Archaeology BA program are assessed through a variety of methods, including essays, exams, presentations, and fieldwork reports. The weighting of each assessment method varies depending on the module.

Teaching:

The Ancient History and Archaeology BA program is taught by a team of experienced academics who are experts in their fields. The program is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical fieldwork. Students will also have the opportunity to work with visiting scholars and researchers.

Careers:

Graduates of the Ancient History and Archaeology BA program have a wide range of career opportunities open to them. They can work in museums, libraries, archives, and other cultural institutions. They can also work as teachers, researchers, or journalists. Some graduates may also choose to pursue further study in archaeology or ancient history.

Other:

The Ancient History and Archaeology BA program is a popular program that attracts students from all over the world. The program is offered on a full-time or part-time basis. Students who complete the program will receive a BA degree in Ancient History and Archaeology.