BA Ancient History & History

The Ancient History and History BA course at Cardiff University is a three-year comprehensive program that combines two complementary but distinct disciplines. It provides learners with a deep understanding of the ancient world, its history, culture, languages and societies, and equips them with tools needed to examine and interpret a range of historical evidence from different periods.Course Content: The first year consists of a blend of core and optional modules, with the option to start learning Greek or Latin. In the following years, students will deepen their historical knowledge and skills, with options to choose specialist topics that interest them the most. These topics include studying the histories of Egypt, Persia, Greece, Rome, and early Christian societies, as well as exploring transformations from medieval to modern times in history. Key Modules: Some of the key modules for this course include Ancient and Medieval History, Making of The Modern World, and Exploring Historical Debate. There is also a wide variety of optional modules spanning areas such as Renaissance Worlds, Alexandria to Rome: Networks of Classical Civilisation and many others. Accreditations: There is no specific accreditation for the Ancient History and History BA course at Cardiff University.Future Careers: Graduates from this course often find opportunities in a wide range of roles such as legal, financial, business, publishing, education, and the Civil Service, among others, where their skills in independent learning and critical analysis are highly valued. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.