BA Ancient & Medieval History

The History Ancient and Medieval course on offer at the University of Birmingham invites students to sensorially explore the dynamic periods from antiquity to the late Middle Ages. The course immerses students in the understanding of different cultures, ideas, and societies across European history, including Greece, Rome, Byzantium, the Islamic World, Middle Ages, and Renaissance era.Course Content: The course combines regular meetings with subject specialists, a strong emphasis on working with original historical material, and opportunities to study abroad and learn archaeology in the field. The first year provides a broad introduction to the history and archaeology of the ancient and medieval world. The second and final years allow students to choose from a wide range of optional modules, focusing on varied aspects including art, culture, war, gender, politics, and religion.Key Modules: Some of the key modules that students can choose from include Homer's Iliad, The Fall of Rome, Byzantium and its Neighbours, Rome's Mediterranean Empire, War in the Middle Ages, Art and Communication in Renaissance Florence, The Crusades, and the Medieval English Church.Accreditations: Not provided.Future Careers: This course opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities including law, media, teacher training, museums and heritage, publishing, finance sector, and civil service. History graduates also have a high rate of employment within six months after completion of their course.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.