BA (Hons) Ancient History with Archaeology
Canterbury, United Kingdom
BA
DURATION
6 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Key Summary
Delve into the ancient world and uncover the cultures, myths, histories, and legacies of the civilisations that shaped it. At Kent, you will develop new skills and gain valuable experience ready for a wide range of careers, from archaeology to the heritage industry—or further afield. A degree in ancient history from Kent is the first step to wherever you want to go.
You’ll study history from the shores of Roman Britain to Byzantium, Egyptian temples and Near Eastern empires, and Greek city-states.
From day one, you will uncover new perspectives on topics such as migration, gender, identity, and religion in the ancient world and have the opportunity to explore classical culture, from literature to drama or philosophy.
This course offers a pathway in archaeology leading to a degree in Ancient History with Archaeology. It allows you to develop wide and in-depth skills, training, and knowledge of archaeology. You can take a placement term, gaining valuable workplace experience and increasing your professional contacts.
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
We have a range of subject-specific awards and scholarships for academic, sporting and musical achievement.
Stage 1
You take all compulsory modules and then select two from a list of optional modules. For the Architecture pathway, you must include two optional modules from the following: Cities and Empires of the Ancient Near East, Graeco-Roman Egypt, The Crisis of the Late Republic c.100-27 BC, The Hellenistic World: History and Material Culture, Early Greece and the Formation of the Classical World, Advanced Topics in Ancient History.
- Power and Persuasion: The Classical World
- Classical Archaeology: Great Sites, Key Issues
- Tyranny and Transformation: The Roman World
- Archaeology: The Essentials
- Migration, Slavery and Race in the Ancient World
Stage 2
You take all compulsory modules and then select three optional modules. These must include one from the following: Fieldwork Practice, Museum Studies, Greek and Roman Art & Architecture, Everyday Life in the Roman Empire, From Rome to Byzantium: The World of Late Antiquity. If you wish to take an internship during the Spring or Summer term, you must take either Heritage Studies - Exploring Key Debates or Museum Studies - Exploring Key Debates in the term before.
- Remaking the Past: Antiquity in the Present
- The Engagement Project
- The Rise and Fall of Athens
Year abroad
Going abroad as part of your degree is an amazing experience and a chance to develop personally, academically and professionally. You'll experience a different culture, gain a new academic perspective, establish international contacts and enhance your employability.
You can apply to add a Year Abroad to your degree programme from your arrival at Kent until the autumn term of your second year. The Year Abroad takes place between Stages 2 and 3 at one of our partner universities. Places and destinations are subject to availability, language and degree programme.
You are expected to adhere to any academic progression requirements in Stages 1 and 2 to proceed to the Year Abroad. The Year Abroad is assessed on a pass/fail basis and will not count towards your final degree classification.
Stage 3
You will complete a dissertation on your chosen pathway topic and then select four optional modules. These must include two from the following: Advanced Topics in Archaeology, Professional Archaeology: Techniques and Methods, Heritage Studies, Constantinople and the late Antique City, Roman Britain, Gods, Heroes and Mystery Cults: Religion in Ancient Greece, Barbarians in the West.
- Dissertation
As a Kent graduate, you will be ready to construct and lead engaging arguments, be quick to recognise context and skilled to propose alternative solutions. Your wide-ranging work with historical sources will improve your ability to think critically, take part in debate and make informed decisions, allowing you to effect change in the places you want to see it.
Career prospects for history graduates are wide-ranging, with our students launching careers in everything from teaching to business, research to politics. For ancient history, your specialisation, and modules help boost your prospects, with natural routes into the heritage, archives and museums.
The creative problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills you develop at Kent can prepare you for a career in any field. The study of ancient history at Kent equips you with the adaptability to thrive in an exciting career in whatever area you are passionate about. This means Kent’s ancient history graduates are ready to step into a career of limitless opportunities, from education to business, and government charity; you’ll have the talent and insight to build the career you want.
Contact hours
For a student studying full-time, each academic year of the program will comprise 1200 learning hours which include both direct contact hours and private study hours. The precise breakdown of hours will be subject-dependent and will vary according to modules.
Methods of assessment will vary according to subject specialism and individual modules.
Please refer to the individual module details under Course Structure.