BA (Hons) Ancient History and History Bachelor's degree at the University of Nottingham

Discover the skills you need to thrive as a history student and get the most out of your degree. This core module is designed to support your transition from school to university, equipping you with the confidence and tools needed for more independent, advanced work in your second year and beyond. You will: challenge and refine your ideas about what history is and why it matters develop effective learning strategies that help you track your progress and continually strengthen your skills complet

This year-long module is devoted to the history of the ancient world. You will investigate some of its key themes and approaches through a series of historical case studies, covering major periods of Greek and Roman history. You will explore: What do we know (and not know) about the ancient world? How do ancient politics, society, culture and morality differ from our own? What evidence informs us about the ancient world? What are its limits and pitfalls? How do modern concerns influence academic

This module introduces the interpretation of ancient Greek and Roman myth, focussing on a representative range of texts and themes. The module will be team-taught, exposing you to a wide range of material and approaches to the use of myth in the ancient world. We will consider how mythology is used in: ancient literature, such as epic and drama historical texts religious contexts the material culture of the ancient world, such as statuary, paintings and sarcophagi We will also introduce the vari

Explore Greek and Roman art, from the Bronze Age to the end of the Roman Empire (roughly 1600 BC to AD 400). We will consider classic sites and monuments that are among the great lasting achievements of mankind, including the Parthenon, Trajan's Column and the statue of Augustus of Prima Porta. You will learn how to look at works of art and artefacts from the ancient world. This includes how to describe, explain and analyse them. As a result, you will unlock the meanings of these images and monu

This module will introduce you to the interpretation of ancient literary texts (in translation) as sources for ancient culture, by focusing on a representative range of texts and themes. We will address issues such as: ancient performance-contexts and audiences the workings of genres analysis of rhetoric and literary style representations of gender and sexuality study of classical reception how to compare translations The autumn semester will focus on Greek texts, and the spring semester will fo

What shaped the medieval world, and how did it evolve over a thousand years? This 'explorations' module takes you on a journey through a millennium of medieval history, exploring how societies were built, challenged and transformed. From kings and empires to everyday life, belief and identity, you'll discover a world that was dynamic, diverse and constantly changing. You will explore: how power worked in the medieval world, from kingdoms and empires to local rule and how these systems changed ov

How did the world change between 1500 and 1800 - and why does it matter? This 'explorations' module dives into the dramatic political, social and cultural transformations that shaped the early modern world in Europe and far beyond. From empire-building and religious upheaval to war, work and everyday life, you'll explore how power was challenged, identities were reshaped and societies were remade. Key themes include: the rise of new empires and their global consequences religious conflict and th

Explore the ideas, events and movements that transformed the modern world. This 'explorations' module takes you on a fast-moving journey through the dramatic changes that reshaped society and culture between 1800 and 2000. You'll explore a period marked by innovation, conflict, protest and global connection, laying the foundations of today's world. You will explore: new ideas and game-changing technologies that transformed how people lived, worked and communicated political upheaval, war and rev

Gain a wide-ranging interdisciplinary introduction to the history, literature and culture of the ancient Greek World. Covering from c.1600-31 BC, you will explore Greek history from the Mycenaean period to the coming of Rome. You will: Examine the major topics in Greek history – from the Mycenaean Period and the Dark Ages, through the rise of the polis in the Archaic period, to the height of Greek civilisation in the Classical and Hellenistic periods, and finally its conquest by the Roman Empire

This module gives a wide-ranging interdisciplinary introduction to the history, literature and art of the Roman world. We will explore from the beginnings of the city of Rome, to the fall of the Roman Empire in the West. You will: examine the major chapters of Rome's history – such as the Roman Republic, the rise of the empire, the establishment of the Principate, and the fall of Rome discover coinciding developments in Roman literary and artistic culture consider the reception of ancient Rome i

Set yourself up for success in your first year as a historian. This module gives you the skills, confidence and perspective you need to make the most of university-level study.