Museum and Classical Studies University of Reading

Overview

Key features

• This Museum and Classical Studies BA degree from the University of Reading combines the contemporary theory and practice of museum studies with the study of the classical world through literature, material culture, and history. We are the only UK university to offer this exciting combination.
•  As well as museums, we also have a number of archives and special collections of international importance.
• Guided by the Department of Classics, you will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to be a museum professional. Teaching will encourage you to research the environment that artefacts are displayed in, how they are catalogued, and the meanings they hold for different audiences. You will be given the opportunity to conduct your own research and, in your final year, you will design, create and evaluate your own exhibition.
• In Classical Studies, you will explore the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome. You will have the opportunity to study different genres of ancient literature alongside your choice of modules in areas including history, art, and language. You can enhance your knowledge of the ancient world through optional Latin and Greek modules, or broaden your understanding by looking at the Classical past in film or through archaeology.

Career opportunities:

• This course is designed with employability and specific career paths in mind, giving you a head start in the heritage sector.
• As a Museum Studies and Classics graduate you will develop strong transferable skills, and gain first-hand experience in handling objects, delivering presentations, and investigating other cultures in depth. 
• You will think and research like a museum professional, and your three years’ experience of working within a multifaceted organisation will make you highly employable in any sector.
• Recent employers have included the Australian government, the National Trust and the Science Museum.