Ancient History and Archaeology with Study Year Abroad University of Reading

Overview

Throughout the Ancient History and Archaeology with Study Year Abroad BA programme from the University of Reading you’ll immerse yourself in the rich culture of Greece and Rome from around 2000BC to 600AD and discover how these ancient civilisations have influenced the modern world.

Key features

A key component of this course is a fourth year so that you can further your studies at one of our partner universities abroad during your third year. Studying abroad is an opportunity to increase your cultural awareness and explore a new location. The Department enjoys active links with approved partner universities in Europe, Canada and the US, including:

• Aarhus University, Denmark
• University of Florida
• University of Malta

• University of Sydney.

Career opportunities:

You'll gain a broad range of subject-specific and transferable skills and experiences spanning the sciences and humanities, such as the ability to analyse and understand complex information and to research, document and present findings in a coherent manner, as well as the ability to empathise with others from diverse cultures, backgrounds and beliefs.

This can lead you to a variety of careers in different sectors, including:

• archaeology and heritage (including commercial archaeology, museum, archive)
• business, consulting and management
• marketing, advertising, PR and media
• public sector (including central government, charities, intelligence services)
• teaching and education
• publishing
• insurance and the law.

Past graduates have gone on to work with organisations including:

• the Museum of London Archaeology
• the Daily Telegraph
• Infonetica
• Harman Build
• the Zoological Society of London
• Christie's Auction House.