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Ancient History

There is a proud tradition of Ancient History at Queen’s, where the subject has been taught during the last half-century by such notable scholars as A.E. Astin, K.M.T. Atkinson (Chrimes), R.M. Errington, J.B. Salmon and R.J.A. Talbert. Their present-day successors are Professor Brian Campbell, Dr John R. Curran and Professor David Whitehead.

The degree programmes in Ancient History offer a range of modules on the ancient Mediterranean world, from early Greece to the late Roman Empire. We aim to offer a curriculum, in both Greek and Roman history, which combines breadth and accessibility for those coming fresh to the subject — as most of our students now do — with sufficient depth and rigour for those who decide to specialise in it.

From 2012 entry students will take a combined programme in History (single or joint honours), with Ancient History options incorporated into the History programme structure.

Structure of Ancient History Degree Programme (for students enrolling before 2012)

Ancient History can be studied as Major/Minor or Joint Honours.

Joint Honours - Ancient History and another subject (e.g. Anthropology, Archaeolgy, English, Modern History, Politics). In this degree time is shared equally between two subjects.
Major/Minor - Ancient History and another subject (e.g. Anthropology, Archaeolgy, English, Modern History, Politics). In this your time will be divided two-thirds Ancient History and one-third to another subject. Alternatively, you can major in another subject, such as Archaeology or Politics.

Course Descriptions and pathway guides, Ancient History, 2012-13