This degree will take you on a journey through the ancient world. While studying the past, you’ll tackle timeless philosophical questions such as: Is there a god? What is morality? Can there be objective facts? Study ancient history and philosophy with year abroad at a partner university in your third year. You’ll learn transferable skills that will prepare you for further study or a variety of careers.

You’ll have the choice of a wide range of topics from Ancient Egypt to the rise of Islam in the Middle East. You can also explore what happened during the conquests of Alexander the Great and at the end of the Roman Empire.

BA Ancient History and Philosophy with Year abroad combines the two subjects so that you’ll gain an overview of the history of modern thought. You'll start with the works of Ancient Greek philosophers like Plato and Socrates and study timeless questions around sex, power and language.

You'll spend your third year at a partner university abroad in Europe, the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea or Australia.

On this course you can:

• learn from experts in the ancient world and philosophy (including history, archaeology, ancient and modern languages and literatures, and film)
• study philosophical questions such as ethics, reason, responsibility and the nature of reality
• learn about issues such as the duties of affluent people towards those living in poverty
• learn Latin and Ancient Greek

You’ll be taught in small groups in a relaxed and friendly environment, and benefit from the expertise of academic staff whose research feeds directly into the course content.

Our ancient history and philosophy degree graduates have gone into a wide range of history and philosophy of science jobs and other industries and professions, including roles such as:

• archivist
• heritage manager
• historic buildings inspector
• conservation officer
• museum curator
• museum exhibitions officer
• secondary school teacher
• civil servant
• academic researcher
• professor of history and philosophy of science