To understand the present, you need to discover the past.

That is exactly what you will do studying Ancient History at the University of Birmingham. Delve into the rise and development of ancient civilisations over several millennia from the Ancient Near East and Ancient Egypt, to Classical Greece, Republican and Imperial Rome, and Late Antiquity. 

Ancient History at Birmingham is placed within the Top 10 in the Complete University Guide 2019. The programme offers you the opportunity to study a diverse range of periods, countries and cultures to suit your interests. You will explore ancient cultures in a supportive academic environment where you will have access to an exceptional range of expertise and resources. In your second year, our unique Study Tour module provides you with the opportunity to travel to another country relevant to your studies. You will also have the option to learn ancient languages such as Latin, Greek, Egyptian and, when available, Sumerian and Akkadian.