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Discover Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology at Birmingham

Explore our undergraduate course offerings

From Byzantium to barbarians, Athenian drama to prehistorical archaeology, the first cities to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, you can study a wide range of periods, countries and cultures to suit your interests.

Our Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology programmes

  • Classics BA

    Course details for prospective students on our BA Classics undergraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham.

    • UCAS code: Q800

  • Classical Literature and Civilisation BA

    Course details for prospective students on our BA Classical Literature and Civilisation undergraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham.

    • UCAS code: Q820

  • Archaeology and History BA

    Course details for prospective students on our BA Archaeology and History undergraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham, UK.

    • UCAS code: VV14

  • Social Anthropology and Archaeology BA

    University of Birmingham. Undergraduate study. Social Anthropology and Archaeology both seek to understand the nature of human societies, and the material worlds they inhabit and fashion.

    • UCAS code: LV64

  • Ancient History and Archaeology BA

    This undergraduate degree programme provides the opportunity to study both the prehistoric societies of Britain and the Mediterranean and the ancient civilisations of Egypt and Western Asia as well as Greece and Rome.

    • UCAS code: VVC4

  • Ancient History BA

    This undergraduate degree programme at the University of Birmingham covers the rise and development of ancient civilisations over several millennia.

    • UCAS code: V110
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    Uncover the cultures and histories of the ancient world

    Teaching and research in Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology at Birmingham covers a vast range of interdisciplinary topics from life in Pharaonic Egypt to the study of Greek love poetry, slavery in Greece and Rome, and even age and ageing at Rome. Dig into the mapping the ancient city, studies of Egyptian, Greek and Roman religion, and the reception of the classical world in film and modern culture.

Why Study Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology at Birmingham?

  • Study across a range of ancient civilisations, from Greece and Rome to Egypt - Dive into a diverse range of periods, countries and cultures, and tailor your degree to suit your interests.
  • Experience history where it happened – Our unique Study Tour module gives you the opportunity to undertake travel to countries such as Italy and Greece to visit sites, monuments and museums of interest.
  • Have unparalleled access to history - Explore our Cadbury Research Libraries and experience teaching in our very own Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Museum.

I researched and presented my own project on modern theatre productions of Medea using the University of Oxford’s archives. It has been a highlight of final year so far, and highlighted just how relevant female characters from myth are today – still used to explore issues of gender, morality, and the human condition.

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Laura - BA Classical Literature and Civilisation

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