BA Museum and Classical Studies

The BA Museum and Classical Studies course at Reading University is designed for individuals who are equally fascinated by both classical history and the museum sector. The program offers an in-depth understanding of the broad influences that the classical world has had on modern society and how it has shaped our cultural and physical landscape. It also provides knowledge on how museums operate, including collections management, exhibitions, education, outreach, and visitor studies.Course Content: The program consists of a series of core and optional modules, ranging from classical literature, art, and culture to museum communication, contemporary issues in museum and heritage, and artifact studies. Students will have the opportunity to handle, analyze, and interpret a wide range of classical and museum artifacts. Alongside lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials, students will visit museums, galleries, and heritage sites, providing invaluable real-world insight into the sector. Key Modules: The course is divided into several modules, including 'Introduction to the Classical World', 'Interpreting and Using Information', 'Current Issues in Museum and Classical Studies', 'Museum Communication', and 'Practical Museum or Heritage Site Training'. Future Careers: The course equips students with a wide range of versatile and transferable skills ideal for careers in a variety of fields such as museum, library and archive work, publishing, teaching, and marketing. Graduates might also progress to postgraduate study and research within the field. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.