IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.
Pearson Test of English: 61 overall. Writing 69. No other subscore lower than 51.
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): ISE III.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) grade C.
Drawing on expertise from our Classics and History departments, Ancient and Medieval History offers the opportunity to study the history of Greece and Rome in the Classical period (600 BCE - 700CE) and how that world developed into the Medieval period (c. 600 CE - 1400 CE). The course brings together the two key periods of pre-modern history, offering students the opportunity to compare and contrast pre-modern social and political systems and to develop the knowledge, theories and methodologies necessary for the study of these periods of history.
Taught by a variety of internationally recognised experts, Ancient History allows you will delve into the politics, events and developments underpinning our understanding of many aspects of historical societies and, indeed, our own culture. You will explore themes, key periods and problems in Greek and Roman history, such as the emergence (and fall) of democracy and the rise, decline and fall of Empires.
As a student of Ancient History you will be part of our Classics Department, where the quality of research that informs our teaching and a friendly, individual approach which shapes the way we guide our students combine to create an unbeaten academic experience. A thriving Classics Society contributes to the friendly and sociable atmosphere of the Classics department.
Studying Medieval History within the Department of History is exciting and rewarding; it encourages you to appreciate the human experience in other places and at other times, in a world whose consequences are with us still, be it through the development of international relations, the formation of geopolitical regions (Christendom/ the Islamic world), or the development of town life.
Our internationally renowned academics are developing the very latest thinking on historical problems; this cutting edge knowledge informs the curriculum and will enhance your learning experience. By studying History at one of the largest and most influential departments in the country you will be able to choose from an exceptionally broad range of subjects.
Our flexible degree programmes enable you to apply to take a Placement Year, which can be spent studying abroad, working or carrying out voluntary work. You can even do all three if you want to (minimum of three months each)! To recognise the importance of this additional skills development and university experience, your Placement Year will be formally recognised on your degree certificate and will contribute to your overall result. Please note conditions may apply if your degree already includes an integrated year out, please contact the Careers & Employability Service for more information.
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Core Modules
Year 1
History in the Making
Greek History and the City State
Key Themes in Roman History
Year 2
Independent Essay
Year 3
All modules are optional
Optional Modules
There are a number of optional course modules available during your degree studies. The following is a selection of optional course modules that are likely to be available. Please note that although the College will keep changes to a minimum, new modules may be offered or existing modules may be withdrawn, for example, in response to a change in staff. Applicants will be informed if any significant changes need to be made.
Year 1
Introduction to Greek Literature
Roman Literature of the Republic
Roman Literature of the Empire
Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
Individual and Community
Greek History and the City State
Key Themes in Roman History
Studying Classical Antiquity
Introduction to Greek Archaeology
Introduction to Roman Archaeology
Republics, Kings and People: The Foundations of European Political Thought from Plato to Rousseau
The Age of Discovery: Expansion, Invention and Globalisation in the Early Modern World
Rome to Renaissance: An Introduction to the Middle Ages
Year 2
Greek History to 404 BC
Greek History from 403 to 322
Greek Historiography
Historiography of the Roman World
Gender in Classical Antiquity
Greek Law and Lawcourts
Greek History to 322 BC
Augustus: Propaganda and Power
The Roman Republic: A Social and Economic History
The Rise of the Roman Empire: An Economic and Social history
The Later Roman Empire
Byzantium and its Neighbours, 641-1081
London Urban Society, 1400-1600
The Crusades and the Eastern Mediterranean, 1095-1291
Medicine and Society in Medieval Europe
The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic
Rome and its Empire from Augustus to Commodus
The Pursuit of Power: Europe 1000-1250
Politics, Pestilence and War in Late Medieval Europe, 1300 to 1500
The Silk Road I: Genghis Khan and the Mongol Legacy in Western Asia (1200-1500)
Everyday Life in the Italian Renaissance
Religion, Culture and Society in Europe, 1000-1250
The Sacred and Profane: Cultural Life in Renaissance Europe
The Silk Road II: The Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires (1500-1700)
Year 3
Extended Essay (Dissertation)
Greek Law and Lawcourts
Augustus
The Roman Republic: A Social and Economic History
The Rise of the Roman Empire: An Economic and Social history
Alexander the Great
The City from Augustus to Charlemagne: The Rise and Fall of Civilisation
Christians and Pagans from Constantine to Augustine, AD 306 to 430
Heresy, Crusade and Inquisition in Southern France, c.1140 to c.1300
Faith and Fire: Religious Culture in England, c.1375 to 1525
The Causes and Consequences of the Fall of Constantinople (1453)
Genghis Khan and His Empire, 1150-1300
Further Latin for Historians
Our degree courses not only promote academic achievement but also the means to hone the life-skills necessary to excel, post-graduation.
Studying History both Ancient and Medieval requires research, assessment, reasoning, organization and self-management often on your own or as part of a team. So, by choosing to study this intellectually demanding discipline you will develop a broad range of skills which are highly prized by employers, including:
the ability to communicate views and present arguments clearly and coherently
the ability to critically digest, analyse and summarise content
time management and the discipline to meet deadlines
organisation and research skills
problem-solving skills and capability
Being able to understand and process complex issues, to critically evaluate resources and construct coherent arguments both verbally and in writing is why many Royal Holloway classicists become employed in law, marketing, publishing, the media, government and finance. Employers like Channel 4, multinational law firm SJ Berwin, The Guildhall (City of London), accountancy firm KPMG, the Natural History Museum, Customs and Immigration, London Advertising, Broadstone Pensions and Investments and the Armed Forces have all recently recruited Royal Holloway alumni from the Department of Classics.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year