Ancient studies

The aim of this certificate is to introduce students to the study of cultures of the ancient world, especially of Egypt and Greece, with particular emphasis on critical understanding of the archaeological and cultural sources by which these cultures are known to us.

To complete the certificate (120 credits) you must gain a minimum of 60 credits in at least two ancient studies subjects, with the remaining 60 credits from courses in any subject of your own choice.

Ancient Studies subjects

The choice of Ancient Studies subjects are given below. Please note that the full programme of courses are offered over several years. To check which courses are available this year please look at the the Course Brochure. Click on the subjects below for detailed course information. 

• 1017E Classical Greek Civilisation 1B 
• 1056E Introduction to Latin 
• 1004E Ancient Egyptian Art 
• 1005E Ancient Egyptian Temples
• 1006E Ancient Egyptian texts 1A 
• 1007E Ancient Egyptain texts 1B 
• 2012E Advanced Hieroglyphs 
• 2003E Egyptology project 
• 1616E Understanding archaeology
• 1169E Ancient Egyptian archaeology - people and places 1A  
• 1170E Ancient Egyptian archaeology - people and places 1B 
• 1837E Coptic: the language and lives of early Christians in Egypt
• 1838E The scourge of God: the Vikings in Europe and beyond