BA (Hons) Ancient, Classical and Medieval Studies University of Winchester

Program Description

The course has a multidisciplinary approach to the human past, and is led by expert staff from one of Winchester’s leading teaching and research units, The School of History Archaeology and Philosophy. You can study subjects in Archaeology, Classical Studies and History that cover the Bronze Age to the medieval period, using the stimulating and engaging teaching materials. Year 1 provides a sound foundation in the theory and practice of both history and archaeology and places the ancient and medieval worlds within the broad sweep of human history, along with study skills, fieldwork methods, sources of information, and material culture. In Year 2, you focus on the history and archaeology of specific periods and/or places and address a range of themes. You will consider theory and the past and hone research skills in preparation for a dissertation. Year 2 periods covered may include late prehistoric Europe, the Greek world, Roman to Medieval Britain, classical Rome, the Vikings, Muslim Iberia, the Hundred Years War or the golden age of Spain; themes may include the anthropology and archaeology of death, the archaeology of religion, the Crusades, or slavery; there are also fieldtrip modules in both history and archaeology. In Year 3, you will undertake a dissertation which may include both archaeological and historical evidence. Public Archaeology and Careers is concerned with the wider role of heritage and archaeology in the world and how graduates fit in to it. In Puzzling the Past you will consider archaeological debates. Other Year 3 modules may include the Celts, gladiators and the Roman games, Alfred the Great, battlefield archaeology, Viking England, and Minoans and Mycenaeans. Comparative studies may cover topics such as witchcraft, chivalry, computer games, medieval warfare, and the classical world on film.

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