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Ancient History and Classical Archaeology (BA)
Ancient History and Classical Archaeology (BA)

Ancient History and Classical Archaeology (BA)

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  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

English Requirement

Qualification Exam Board / Provider Band A
IELTS (Academic Options) British Council/University of Cambridge ESOL 6.5 including minimum 6.0 in each component
Cambridge English Proficiency C2 Proficiency Cambridge English Language Assessment C with no less than Borderline in any element OR 180 overall with no less than 170 in any component
Cambridge English Advanced C1 Advanced Cambridge English Language Assessment A with no less than Borderline in any element OR 180 overall with no less than 170 in any component
GCSE English Language Any C / 4
IGCSE English as a First Language Any C
English 1119/1125 UCLES C
Indian Class XII CBSE or CISCE only 80% (first attempt)
HKCEE/HKDSE English Language HKEAA 4
International Baccalaureate English Language or Literature IB (SL requirements differ according to the IB exam taken) HL 4
LanguageCert LanguageCert LanguageCert International ESOL SELT C1 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) with 33/50 in each component
TOEFL TOEFL/ETS From one single test date. MyBest scores will not be accepted. 250 (Computer) 92 (iBT or iBT Special Home Edition) with minimum of 21 in Listening, 21 in Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Pearson 69 with no less than 59 in any of the Communicative Skills
Duolingo English Test Duolingo. NOTE: In order to verify the Duolingo results online, applicants need to nominate the University of Warwick as an institution who can receive their results. Overall score of 125 with no less than 90 in any component
Trinity ISE II Trinity Distinction Distinction Merit Merit in four components
Trinity ISE III Trinity Pass Pass Pass Pass in four components
Trinity ISE IV Trinity Pass Pass Pass Pass in four components

Other Requirement

We do not typically interview applicants. Offers are made based on your UCAS form which includes predicted and actual grades, your personal statement and school reference.

Course Information

This course will enable you to pursue your interest in the history, archaeology and art of the ancient world. It looks at the societies and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean through their written texts, visual art and material remains, from grand temples, monuments and villas to the humble residues of everyday life. You’ll benefit from many hands-on learning experiences, including handling authentic ancient coins, recreating the experience of a Greek symposium using replica vases, visiting historical sites and museums in the UK, and taking part in our annual classical play, which is staged at a professional theatre and played to a public audience of over a thousand people. You will have the opportunity to study topics such as Greek democracy, the Roman cultural revolution under Augustus, the Roman Near East, or ancient global history, in modules specifically focused on Greco- Roman history, art, archaeology and architecture. You will take either Latin or Ancient Greek in your first year, and study four modules per year.

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Year One

This module introduces students of all backgrounds to the vast panorama of Greek culture, from Homeric times to the coming of Rome. It explores some of the most distinctive features of Greek culture and its social institutions, from the polis, festivals and religion, to mythology, sport and the performance of poetry, while encouraging students to consider the degrees of continuity and difference between ancient Greek culture and their own beliefs and practices. The module is designed to provide a framework within which you can develop your own individual interests in the second and third years.

This module explores what was distinctively ‘Roman’ about Roman culture and society, both in Rome itself and throughout its empire, from Britain to Bulgaria, and from the Nile to the Euphrates. The module introduces students of all backgrounds to topics from the late first century BC to the early third century AD, investigating the impact on Roman society of the emergence of sole rulers and dynastic powers, and the gradual opening up of society to provincials. It considers a range of evidence, from poetry to graffiti, monuments to religious artefacts, and is designed to provide a framework within which you can develop your own individual interests in the second and third years.

This introductory module will teach you the fundamental grammatical structures of Latin through explicit, systematic exposure and explanation, graded exercises and translation. By the end of your course, you can expect to have a good knowledge of Latin vocabulary and syntax, and the ability to read and translate from Latin, with an understanding of an inflected language. You will be encouraged to develop your appreciation of the influence of Latin on English, and to cultivate your capacity for logical analysis. Many students progress to the study of the module Latin Language and Literature, with access to unadapted versions of the works of authors such as Cicero and Virgil.

This introductory module will teach you the fundamental elements of Ancient Greek in a logical and systematic way. It will enable you to read and translate passages of adapted Greek with accuracy and confidence. By the end of your course, you can expect to have a good knowledge of Greek vocabulary and syntax, and to be able to read and translate from Greek, with good understanding of an inflected language. You will be encouraged to develop your appreciation of the influence of Greek on English, and to cultivate your capacity for logical analysis. Many students go on to study the module Greek Language and Literature, through the work of authors such as Lysias, Euripides and Homer.

You will be introduced to the central themes of Greek and Roman history, from the Greek Archaic Period to the beginning of the Roman Empire. You will gain a broad chronological understanding of the ancient world, and good knowledge of the range of evidence and methodologies used to analyse its historical events and cultural practices. You will also develop advanced skills in analysing evidence, crafting an argument and presenting your ideas coherently and fluently.

Year Two

The campaigns of Alexander the Great transformed the Greek world, creating an empire that stretched from the Adriatic to the Himalayas. Through this module, you will explore the political histories, power structures, cultural developments and ideologies of the period, and gain critical insight into the evidence from which our understanding of Hellenistic culture and history is constructed. This will lead to an increased appreciation of how the Hellenistic world helped shape the Roman world and beyond.

Year Three

  • From Confucius to Constantine: Ancient Global History

  • The Roman Near East

  • Democracy and Imperialism

  • Domestic Space in the Roman World

  • Food and Drink in the Ancient Mediterranean

  • Art and Architecture

  • The Roman Empire from Tiberius to Hadrian

  • Sexuality and Gender in Antiquity

 

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates from Classics courses have gone on to work for employers including:

  • Acturis

  • Cancer Research UK

  • Comic Relief

  • English Heritage

  • EY

  • John Lewis and Partners

  • KPMG

  • Teach First

  • The British Museum

  • Waitrose and Partners

They have pursued roles such as:

  • Business and related associate professionals

  • Conference and exhibition managers and organisers

  • Finance and investment analysts and advisors

  • Legal associate professionals

  • Management consultants and business analysts

  • Marketing associate professionals

  • Teaching and other educational professionals

Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant. They offer impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

  • What can you do with a Classics and Ancient History degree?

  • Careers in the Creative Industries

  • Warwick careers fairs throughout the year

  • Next steps after your classics degree ... hear from alumni

  • Networking for Classics students

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Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

IHS per year: GBP 500

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