MA (Hons) Ancient History/Italian
Course Overview
This joint honours program offers a unique exploration of the ancient Mediterranean world and its enduring influence through the lens of Italy's rich language and culture. You will study the history, art, and archaeology of Greece and Rome while developing advanced fluency in Italian. The course features immersive study trips to archaeological sites in Italy and Greece, connecting your academic studies directly to the physical remnants of the ancient past.
Key Program Highlights
- Study the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome from the 8th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D.
- Develop high-level written and spoken fluency in Italian, taught primarily by native speakers in small groups.
- Participate in funded field trips to visit archaeological sites and museums in Italy and Greece.
- Gain the option to learn ancient languages, Latin and ancient Greek, to study primary sources.
- Benefit from excellent library resources and a university with a long tradition of teaching in both disciplines.
Course Overview
This joint honours program offers a unique exploration of the ancient Mediterranean world and its enduring influence through the lens of Italy's rich language and culture. You will study the history, art, and archaeology of Greece and Rome while developing advanced fluency in Italian. The course features immersive study trips to archaeological sites in Italy and Greece, connecting your academic studies directly to the physical remnants of the ancient past.
Key Program Highlights
- Study the history and culture of ancient Greece and Rome from the 8th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D.
- Develop high-level written and spoken fluency in Italian, taught primarily by native speakers in small groups.
- Participate in funded field trips to visit archaeological sites and museums in Italy and Greece.
- Gain the option to learn ancient languages, Latin and ancient Greek, to study primary sources.
- Benefit from excellent library resources and a university with a long tradition of teaching in both disciplines.
