this degree allows you to study history from the ancient world right up to the 20th century. you’ll have the chance to explore the civilisations of ancient greece, rome and persia, as well as more recent history across the globe. a combination of core modules will give you a good grounding in different types of historical research methods, archaeology, literary analysis and life in ancient greek and roman society. you’ll also choose from a range of optional modules covering sparta to the tudors, the history of britain, modern chinese history or black politics in the us to the present day. you’ll even have the chance to begin or continue with latin or ancient greek throughout your degree. this degree allows you to combine the skills of the classicist and the historian to pursue your interests across periods and cultures.