the ancient languages ba provides students with an unrivalled opportunity to develop advanced knowledge of the ancient languages and cultures of the near east and europe. undertaking this degree will unlock the key to a rich and varied range of past civilisations and to engage with them in their original languages, which include hebrew, greek, latin, akkadian, sumerian, ugaritic, aramaic, syriac, and egyptian. our degree is designed to give you advanced-level training in a diverse selection of ancient languages, as well as an excellent grounding in transferrable skills such as critical thinking, academic writing, historical, literary, and philological methodologies, and more. along the way you gain a deep understanding of historical and comparative linguistics, as well as the ability to analyse texts from the greco-roman and ancient near eastern world. you also discover how much ancient languages and texts can teach us about broader concepts such as religion, society, politics, war, and human nature, and how they intersect with other academic disciplines like archaeology and anthropology. the ancient languages degree is flexible and allows you to tailor your studies to your own interests. throughout your studies, you are taught by leading experts in the field and benefit from small class sizes with numerous opportunities for interaction and discussion with your tutors and fellow students. you also have the support of a personal tutor who will help you choose your courses and is available to give advice on other aspects of your academic experience. you can also choose to complete a dissertation in your final year on a relevant topic of your choosing, guided by a specialist in the area. you will have the chance to take part in our extracurricular events, which include departmental conferences and seminars on pioneering areas of ancient languages research, field trips to view cuneiform tablets at the british museum, and an ugaritic and akkadian tablet-making workshop with your tutors. we are confident that you will enjoy the friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the department, and that you will quickly feel at home with us.