Join world-leading experts, including practising archaeologists and historians. You'll study history from the shores of Roman Britain to ancient Byzantium, in a journey through the ancient world, with options to explore literature or archaeology.
Located in the southeast of England, Canterbury is the home of classical scholarship in the UK, with ancient languages taught in the city since the seventh century. Benefit from our proximity to London and Europe, take advantage of all the resources on offer at Kent, such as close links with external organisations such as the Canterbury Archaeological Trust.
'My favourite module has been the Crisis of the Late Republic, because I thoroughly enjoyed this subject area at A-Level and this module renewed my passion for the topic. The lecturer was super engaging!'
Lucy Cooper
In your first year, you'll take introductory modules on the civilisations of Greece and Rome as well as an introduction to archaeology. You choose modules on topics such as empires and classical mythology, and have the opportunity to study ancient Greek and Latin; the languages of the ancient texts you will encounter during your course.
In your second and final years, you choose from modules covering archaic Greece, Greek and Roman medicine, Roman Britain, Hellenic history, and the Roman Empire. Depending on your academic performance and interest, you might do a dissertation or the extended essay module.
You can also apply to take one of our placement modules, subject to a selection process, where you study museum or heritage studies, and spend time on an internship.
Do you have a passion for modern history too? BA Ancient, Medieval and Modern history is also available.
