A degree in Ancient History and Archaeology at the University of Exeter introduces you to the two most significant civilisations ever to have existed; Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. These historic societies bore some of the greatest thinkers, warriors, scholars, philosophers, artists, athletes, architects and politicians ever known. Today, we still see their influence everywhere in our modern world, from maths and science to art and language, making this a truly fascinating subject to study. Looking at a broad range of topics such as government, conflict, religion, gender, sexuality, migration and economy you will learn to use the past to better understand the world around you. Combining Ancient History with Archaeology provides a unique balance of theory and practice and will further diversify your understanding of how we can examine the past to draw conclusions that are relevant to today’s issues. In Ancient History, the University of Exeter ranked 5th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 and The Complete University Guide 2019. We have one of the largest and most vibrant Classics and Ancient History departments in the country where you join an open, friendly and dynamic community in which to live and study. Our highly-active Classics Society is run by students who organise a lively social and academic programme for you to take advantage of including; plays, balls, debates, film nights, museum visits and opportunities to travel abroad. As part of your studies, you will also pick up one of the classical languages further enhancing your skillset and enabling you to pursue a broad range of career paths. In Archaeology, you will be guided by expert faculty staff where you will be taught how to consider and assess evidence, draw robust conclusions and communicate them with confidence. Exeter is 3rd in the UK for world-leading and internationally excellent research, which drives our degree programme to put it at the forefront of cutting-edge developments in the industry. We also hold strong research links across a wide-reaching network in the UK, Romania, Egypt, India, Sri Lanka, the USA, Brazil, Argentina, Japan and China. With an exciting mix of lectures, collaborative team work, written assignments, site visits and live fieldwork you will develop as an independent researcher and experiment with ancient technologies such as flint knapping, pot making, bronze smelting and casting. From microscopic analysis of ancient artefacts and human bone, you will piece together the history of landscapes, prehistoric villages and historic buildings. The Employment Experience and Employment Experience Abroad programme will help to broaden your studies. You will spend your third year with an employer, within a sector of your choice. A work placement will dramatically boost your confidence, enhance your CV and develop graduate level skills and competencies that employers are looking for. If working abroad, you may have also gained knowledge of another language, ideal if you wish to embark upon an international career path. This combined honours programme equips you with a solid foundation of transferable skills including; communication, persuasion, problem-solving, critical analysis and collaborative working. On graduating, your time spent studying one or more of the ancient languages and experience abroad will make you all the more appealing to potential employers. Recent graduates are now working in areas such as finance, the police, business development, archaeology, law, publishing, journalism and the arts.