Ancient History and Archaeology University of Reading

Overview

Key features

• Throughout the Ancient History and Archaeology BA programme from the University of Reading you will combine the study of ancient history – and its political, military, social and cultural contexts – with invaluable archaeological training.
• Through your study of ancient history, 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. Your archaeological studies will take you further back in time, broaden the geographical focus, and enable you to experience the excitement of genuine discovery.

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.