Course summary

This programme studies the ancient Greek and Roman worlds from the Iron Age to the late Roman and early Christian period through their material remains including topics such as sculpture, funerary art, topography and visual cultures. Focusing on the ancient Mediterranean world, broadly defined, you will explore not simply the archaeology of Greece and Rome but also the Near East and north-western Europe. Through our interdisciplinary approach, you’ll also be able to work with staff from all areas of the School. Several members of classics have ongoing excavations in Italy, Georgia and Macedonia, which students are welcome to attend. The programme aims to familiarise you with the various methods used in the study of classics, enabling you to work in a manner that is theoretically and methodologically engaged.