Ancient History and History with Year Abroad BA (Hons)

Study how civilisations of the ancient world have inspired modern society with the BA Ancient History and History at the University of Southampton. Examine a broad range of empires and cultures across history on this combined BA degree, from ancient Greek warfare to the Tudor rebellions and the war on terror, or social and cultural history from the Romans to the Romanovs. Applying for this BA in Ancient History and History can start building a foundation towards successful careers in teaching, the media, museums and galleries. The year abroad will allow you to experience an entirely new culture and learn or expand your language skills.Ancient History and History at Southampton offers you the opportunity to study global history from the Classical World to the present day, in a research environment containing leading experts in a wide range of fields. From ancient Egypt to Minoan civilisation, from the conquests of Alexander the Great to the Roman empire, from Roman Britain to the Middle East, from ancient philosophy and the biblical world to the rise of Islam, studying Ancient History at Southampton affords you the chance to study topics about which you are already passionate, or to try something entirely new. Studying History will expand your geographical and chronological range even further. The department contains historical experts in regions ranging from Britain and the rest of Europe to the Americas, Australasia, Asia and Africa. The flexibility of the programme means you can combine Ancient History with medieval or modern history, or a combination of both. Studying Ancient History and History at Southampton therefore offers you a chance to grapple with and gain an insight into global perspectives on ancient, medieval and modern History in a highly successful research environment.