Ancient History University of Leeds

Overview

In the Ancient History programme from the University of Leeds, alongside great historical figures, you’ll study ordinary lives and think critically about the evidence available to us.  

You’ll gain knowledge of historical research methods, archaeology, literary analysis and life in ancient Greek and Roman society. Optional modules will allow you to focus on topics such as classical literature, early Islamic history or Ancient Greek and Latin.

Explore our libraries

• Leeds has plenty of useful resources for Ancient History students. 

• The world-class Brotherton Library holds a wide range of scholarly material on the subject, and its Special Collections include manuscript, archive and early printed material, as well as coins and other materials from the ancient world.

• The University Library offers comprehensive training and support to help you make the most of these resources, and you'll also have the chance to visit other collections close by, such as Leeds City Museum.

Career opportunities

A degree in ancient history gives you a wide range of knowledge and skills across disciplines.

You’ll be an excellent problem solver, capable of researching complex topics from different sources and drawing your own conclusions.

You’ll have highly developed communication skills and be able to present your views effectively.

All of this is valued by employers, and graduates from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures go on to a wide range of careers, including publishing, journalism, law, curatorship, the civil service, the armed forces, advertising and marketing, education, business and finance and the charity sector.

Many of our graduates also progress onto postgraduate study.

We do everything we can to help prepare you for your career. Student-run career groups allow you to meet other students who share your career ambitions. You could also become a peer mentor under our scheme or apply for one of the internships offered every year.