BA Ancient History and History

The BA Ancient History and History course at the University of Reading offers students an immersive and comprehensive study of history, from the ancient cultures of Greece, Rome, and Egypt to more recent historical periods. The students learn from leading experts in the field and avail an opportunity to study abroad or do a work placement.Course Content: The course includes core modules that help students understand key historical concepts and methods. Students will also study a wide range of other modules focusing on different historical periods and themes. The course also integrates special topics that focus on periods of historical significance, such as the reign of Alexander the Great, the Roman Republic, or the French Revolution.Key Modules: Examples of core modules include 'Studying and Writing History', 'Being Human: Historical Perspectives', 'Conflict, Coexistence or Conversion? Religions in History', 'American Lifestyles', 'Middle Ages to Modernity: An Introduction to Medieval and Early Modern European History', and others. Optional modules expand on topics such as 'The Making of Modern Britain', 'Rome: The Eternal City', 'Alexander the Great and his Legacy', to name a few.Accreditations: There isn't any specific accreditation for this course. However, the University of Reading is globally recognized and has a high reputation for the quality of its educational offerings.Future Careers: Graduates from this course have gone into a wide variety of careers. These include journalism, law, teaching, finance, politics, and the heritage industry. Some also continue their studies taking up postgraduate courses in specialized historical periods or themes.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.