**ancient history** involves the study of the history and culture of greece, rome and the wider mediterranean between the 8th century b.c. and the 5th century a.d, with the opportunity to learn latin and ancient greek if you wish. you will have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and museums in italy and greece as part of your programme. **philosophy** is the systematic attempt to arrive at clear answers to profound questions about issues such as knowledge, life, morality, science and human nature using reason and argument. we are home to the centre for the study of perceptual experience. we host reading parties for students, usually in the highlands, and have a flourishing undergraduate philosophy society.