Ancient World
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Welcome to UWTSD Lampeter One of the most important choices you will make in life is not just where you go to university, but what sort of education you’ll get while you’re there. When you’re working your way through the Higher Education admissions procedure, it’s easy for you to feel overwhelmed. At UWTSD Lampeter, we hope to make this process easier for you by giving you a comprehensive insight into UWTSD, particularly the Lampeter campus, where you could be living for 3 years (or more!). Over the next few pages, we want to introduce you to the things that make Lampeter unlike any other campus, in any other University and show you what makes our courses unique.
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“Lampeter is one global village, with a wealth of knowledge and resources. It’s just like home” Esther, BA Anthropology
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Community Spirit
Lampeter retains the small college feel so that each student can develop a fantastic relationship with their lecturers. We are proud to say that UWTSD came 5th in the UK for good personal relationships with teaching staff*.
Excellent Student Support
Student support teams are consistently there to look after your wellbeing.
Rich Heritage
In 1822, the Lampeter campus – St David’s College – was founded, making us the oldest degree awarding University in England and Wales besides Oxford and Cambridge.
Dedicated Academic Staff
Our academic staff contribute to cuttingedge research and disseminate it to their students. It is no surprise that UWTSD is 8th in the UK for high-quality staff/lectures*.
Your Studies, Your Decision
Every student is heavily involved in their own education. We offer a range of degrees, Single Honours, Joint Honours, Combined Honours and Manor/Minor Honours to choose from. *Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2016
“I chose Lampeter because it is a beautiful part of the world and I feel very welcome there.” Bethan, BA Classical Civilisation
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Lampeter Town Lampeter is a university town where students and staff are integral to its cultural, economic and community life, and where the town – its people, shops, pubs and groups – are woven into the fabric of the university.
Lampeter offers an alternative, refreshing university experience; there is a vibrancy and energy within the town, where students are welcomed into the community, a tradition that has been upheld for almost two centuries.
Collaboration with the local community
Award-winning cafés & shops
Town Facilities
The local museum, is ideally situated on the Lampeter campus. Here, students can curate and exhibit artefacts, and gain valuable experience working in the heritage sector with volunteers and staff with ample experience in the industry.
Lampeter hosts an eclectic range of shops covering everything from clothes to camping equipment, and from kebabs to fine dining.
For those who enjoy swimming, there is a leisure centre which is 5 minutes’ walking distance from the campus. Students have free access to the local swimming pool during student sessions, or can use the swimming pool as a member of the public at other times.
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Benefitting from our rural roots, an allotment is flourishing on the campus. With the help of staff, students, and members of the town, herbs, vegetables and beautiful flowers are being sown. The university and town share sports facilities and pitches, while our students play as often for the university teams as for the town ones.
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Look out for Conti’s Café & Ice Cream, a longstanding, family-run café which prides itself on its award-winning ice cream flavours, and locallysourced food. If you are keen on organic produce and healthfoods, the Mulberry Bush is equally renowned for its excellence. A healthfood shop and vegetarian café, the Mulberry Bush was a finalist in the Best Independent Retailer 2014. There are many pubs in Lampeter, all of which offer superb ales and a mix of students and locals. If you’re looking for a part-time job, there are many opportunities for students to earn some extra cash.
“Lovely small town atmosphere with plenty of shops and sense of community” Eurgain, BA Applied Anthropology
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You can stock up on food in various shops, from supermarkets to local butchers, organic food shops, as well as a Farmers’ Market. The medical centre is conveniently placed on the edge of the campus. Upon enrolment students will be registered to the medical centre. There are regular bus links with direct services to, Carmarthen, Aberystwyth, Swansea, Cardiff and London.
Aberaeron: A picturepostcard seaside town Make your way along the beautiful and rugged Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire coastal paths Aberystwyth & Carmarthen: main rail links to N and SW of England respectively Strata Florida Abbey: Here, our students regularly participate in explorations and excavations Dolaucothi Roman Gold Mines: This ancient gold mine is a regular field trip opportunity for those interested in the ancient world
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Lampeter Campus The design of the Lampeter campus allows you to get the most out of your experience with us: we support you to focus, and ensure that you are afforded the luxury to concentrate on your studies. We make sure that everything you might need is close at hand. In contrast to other universities where you might have to travel to your lectures at a great cost of time and money, here, at Lampeter, all you have to do is take a brief, pleasant walk down a gentle hill from the Halls to arrive at the heart of the teaching blocks. You will find the rest of the university services just a stone’s throw away from the teaching blocks. This includes the research labs, the food outlets, a coffee shop that serves locally produced fairtrade food, library, chapel, mosque, launderette, museum, gym, student services, bar, night club, film club, media centre, students’ union buildings, the IT services and computer rooms; even your post is collected and stored for you!
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“One of the best things about Lampeter is the lecturers. They treat students with respect, are approachable, and are enthusiastic about their subjects.”
Katie, BA Ancient History and Classical Studies
“I loved it so much here I have stayed for my Masters!” Rachael, MArts Theology
“I’m having an enjoyable time, great scenery, top academics and I don’t want to leave.” David, BA Ancient History
“Lampeter offers the perfect atmosphere for inquisitive minds to strive and progress in any chosen field.” Lisa, BA Philosophy
Students’ Union The Students’ Union plays a key role in ensuring that all students are represented and supported. You can contribute to the Students’ Union by volunteering, fundraising or simply taking part in events!:
“I have made some amazing friends here that I know I will be friends with when I graduate.” Sarah, BA Archaeology
“The SU has creative events and provides something for everyone” Eurgain, BA Applied Anthropology “The clubs and societies are good, especially the sport ones. There are a lot of opportunities to play against other universities” Heather, BA Ancient History and Archaeology
“The football team is great!”
Mikey, BA Classical Studies
“I’m in the Dance Society - it’s great and very well organised” Lucy, BA Classical Studies
Football Rugby Battle Soc Viking Soc Live Action Role Play Pagan Soc Musical Theatre Yoga Philosophy Feminist Celtic LGBT+ Christian Sacred Arts Disney Singing Medieval Netball Fencing Hockey Basketball Archery Gaming Performing Arts
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Accommodation All students have the option of living in halls for the duration of their studies and all accommodation options include wireless internet and parking. There is a variety of accommodation on offer, including ensuite or nonensuite bedrooms. The halls of residence are self-catered and each flat includes a communal kitchen. All the accommodation is within easy distance of lecture rooms, the 1822 Café and the Students’ Union.
The cost of living in West Wales in considerably less than in the rest of Wales and the UK as a whole. Thanks to low accommodation costs, you should be able to live on the Lampeter campus without incurring as much debt, nor will you need as much financial support from family or part-time work. This gives you the chance to focus on your studies and the student life. For more information about accommodation or to download an accommodation application form, please see our website: http://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/ accommodation/
Average weekly rent according to accommodation category (latest NUS data, 2013)
Weekly rent in Lampeter campus accommodation, 2015/16
Savings Savings per week per year (38 weeks)
Self-catering single single
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We have Hall Wardens who are onhand to help with any problems you may have. Porters work on the Lampeter campus 24 hours a day. The security team ensure that the campus is secure and are always available, should you need anything. Ann Harris, our Accommodation Officer, is much-loved by the students on the Lampeter campus. She ensures that the accommodation is suitable and manages any accommodation queries that you may have.
Average cost of renting a 3 bedroom property 1
Lampeter £501 per calendar month £167 per person
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Carmarthen £582 per calendar month £194 per person
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Swansea £643 per calendar month £214.33 per person
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Liverpool £668 per calendar month £222.67 per person
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Birmingham £748 per calendar month £249.33 per person
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Cardiff £884 per calendar month £294.67 per person
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Manchester £885 per calendar month £295 per person
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Bristol £1,092 per calendar month £364 per person
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London £4,473 per calendar month £1,491 per person
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Living Cost
UWTSD was ranked #8 for ‘Living Cost’ Accommodation Cost
out of 46 institutions
UWTSD was ranked #5 out for ‘Accommodation Cost’ Financial Support
“92% of UWTSD students were satisfied with “safety”*
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Facilities
Library
Roderic Bowen Library & Archives The Roderic Bowen Library and Archives (RBLA) is undoubtedly the most unique aspect of study at Lampeter. It houses some 35,000 printed works from before 1850, a small collection of Medieval manuscripts (the oldest being c.1200), around 100 manuscripts from the Early Modern period, and a host of other written treasures. The RBLA provides you with the opportunity to enhance your learning, enhance your CV, and gain valuable skills for future employment.
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Get the chance to uncover unknown, uncatalogued historical documents from various historical periods
The Lampeter Library has a wide range of printed and electronic works that students can access throughout their studies. The library contains quiet study spaces, - Volunteers are welcome to curate computer workstations, and study online exhibitions or catalogue rooms for you to arrange a study documents. group, or have some quiet time to work alone. - Hands-on work with manuscripts and artefacts. All rooms have wireless internet - Archivists and lecturers present to access, so you can use your laptop or tablet with ease and study assist and guide you. wherever you are.
“The RBLA is fantastic because students get the chance to involve themselves directly with the archive and its materials. Other institutions cannot compete because they are just too big.� Peter Hopkins, Archivist at the RBLA.
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Support Services Across your years of study you may need various levels of support: academic, personal, and/or financial. On the Lampeter Campus, the Canterbury Building is the hub for all your support needs.
Academic Support
Student Services
Career Services
For every academic year, there is a Welfare Officer. They are the point of contact for any student who wants to discuss non-academic concerns or issues that impact on their studies.
The Student Services team offer advice on issues from academic skills to finance, and can provide students with one-to-one support from professional mentors.
There is a team of professional qualified careers advisors who are there to support all students and graduates of UWTSD and ensure that you receive all the necessary support to make an informed decision about future careers and maximise your potential and employability.
UWTSD offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students financially with issues ranging from childcare to studyrelated travel.
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The advisors can help with all aspects of career planning, from choosing a career, to application procedures and CV techniques, interviews, and work experience. For more information, visit: www.uwtsd.ac.uk/careers
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Immersive Learning at UWTSD Lampeter We are committed in providing the best learning possible for our students, with a view to their academic development and skills acquisition. Too often the image of university teaching remains the stuffy lecture theatre. That is not the case for our students. Besides lectures, students actively contribute to seminars and workshops and have the opportunity to immerse themselves in their chosen subject area through experiential and problem-solving techniques. Engagement is paramount in our teaching, whether through expert lectures at the cutting-edge of the academic field, hands-on fieldwork and trips, roleplaying or problem-solving sessions.
We believe in giving our students every opportunity to explore according to their interests and be independent learners and researchers, not only within the curriculum in modules such as the Dissertation, but also through initiatives like the Student Researcher, going to Posters in Parliament or becoming an intern in a local museum. Lecturers and students work collaboratively in discussion and debate, informing one another and encompassing views and ideas outside of their own. The innovative teaching of UWTSD academics has been recognised and applauded in national and international Teaching in Higher Education conferences.
The Student Researcher Richard Manklow, Third-Year BA Ancient and Medieval History student is on the editorial board for The Student Researcher “My role within The Student Researcher allows me to get involved in a variety of tasks. As a student member, I give ideas and advice as to how the journal is produced and help to decide what events we organise. So far this year I have attended the British Conference for Undergraduate Research (BCUR) as an observer; I have edited articles that were submitted to the journal that we have decided to publish. On top of this, I have taken a forward role in the recruitment of, and communication with, members of the editorial board. In this role I have developed skills in organisation, planning, publishing, and working in a team. As a group we have organised our first student-led UWTSD Undergraduate Research Conference and are currently half-way through the editing process for the upcoming journal.�
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Skills in the Humanities Skills acquisition and development is an integral part of all Humanities degrees, but at UWTSD the curriculum is specifically designed to give all students the opportunity to enhance their skills and their CVs in preparation for employment or further study. Once you graduate from UWTSD with your Humanities degree you will be a student with the confidence and skills to pursue and thrive in a career of your choice, from working in the Education sector, Government & Politics, to Marketing, Creative Agencies, Heritage, Publishing, Human Resources, Sales, Charitable sector‌ the list is endless.
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Student Learning Peer-Assisted Study Sessions In recent years UWTSD have launched the scheme, Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) which encourages students to further develop their skill set and knowledge outside of the lecture theatre whilst giving them the chance to develop key skills that will be extremely useful both in personal and working lives. PASS is a fantastic opportunity for students to share ideas, discuss their studies, as well as gain support and advice from other students who may want to talk through ideas from past lectures or seminars; discuss future assignments; or talk through particular subject interests. The PASS scheme is entirely student-focussed, run by students, for students. The PASS leaders are students who are expertly trained at the beginning of the year. Through training and experience, these PASS leaders accumulate a strong set of skills ranging from leadership, teamwork, interpersonal skills, planning, organisation and much more.
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Hear from a PASS participant‌
Hear from a PASS Leader‌
The PASS scheme is an exciting opportunity for students at Lampeter such as myself. It offers us the chance to take the lead in our academic learning outside of lectures in sessions run by students for the benefit of students. The sessions are very relaxed to encourage participation from all. As an attendant of several PASS sessions during my first year, I found them an effective way to discuss the course and have general conversations with many students that I often did not see outside of lectures which gave PASS a social aspect which I had not expected.
Hi, my name is Chris and I have been leading PASS sessions in the Hellenistic Greek History module for four months.
I am now very excited to have been selected as a PASS Leader for the coming academic year. This will be a wonderful opportunity to share my experiences of first year with new students, both concerning the course and living in Lampeter.
PASS is an exciting new initiative being piloted at UWTSD that revolves around student-centred learning. The idea is that students who have previously completed the chosen module are able to help and advise students currently taking the module. This can range from academic support, such as clarifying points from lectures, to practical help that might not be mentioned in lectures. It can also revolve around further discussion of a particular point, allowing students to explore an issue in depth, or it can help students find relevant resources that have been useful in the past. The possibilities are endless!
In my experience, leading PASS sessions has been interesting and fun. It has helped develop my skills in organising and leading groups of students. Most of all, it has increased my confidence in such activities. As a postgraduate student who hopes to lecture one day, PASS has been an immensely helpful step in my career. PASS made me more aware of the advantages of a student-centred approach to learning, which I hope to use in future. The skills I have learnt here are Troy, BA Ancient History applicable in a variety of situations. I wish to thank the PASS supervisors for all of their efforts, and all the students who attended and made leading the sessions such an enjoyable experience.
I am privileged to be given the chance to assist in making PASS the best it can be for the unique and personal experience of attending university at Lampeter. Finally, I believe for me that PASS is about encouraging students to get the most out of their university course in a relaxed and student-led way which greatly complements the learning experience at Lampeter.
Chris Fleming, PhD Student in Classics
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The study of the ancient world at UWTSD encompasses a range of different areas and eras, from China and Egypt to Greece and Rome. Here at UWTSD, our staff expertise across ancient cultures means that we can offer a great variety of degrees and subjects, not only within the ancient world, but also with other subjects in the humanities, from anthropology to philosophy. This section of our prospectus introduces you not only to our degrees and the various combinations you can pursue, but also to the wealth of modules you could study by coming to UWTSD. We offer both traditional 3-year BA programmes, but also a number of 4-year programmes that combine BA and Master’s degrees. Our Integrated Masters (MArts) degrees are specifically connected to the ancient world, and give our students a qualification that is different from the norm and at post-graduate level. In addition to a variety of Single Honours degrees, we offer various types of Honours degrees that allow you to study either other parts of the ancient world, like Ancient Egyptian Culture, or another subject entirely alongside your studies of the ancient world.
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Explore the Ancient World
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Why Study the Ancient World at UWTSD?
The ancient world has been taught at Lampeter since the opening of Saint David’s College in 1827. We offer courses on all aspects of the history and culture of the peoples of the ancient Mediterranean. Across a range of disciplines, from Classics to Ancient Civilisations, our students make up a significant part of UWTSD’s student body. But this does not mean that our students get lost in the crowd - there is a strong sense of community amongst our students and staff. The smaller than average group sizes mean that our
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classes are always friendly and never intimidating; this allows staff and students to get to know each other on a friendly, informal and first-name basis. Thanks to our ratio of staff to students, we can offer excellent support to all students. We are very proud of the fact all of our students feel confident to approach any member of staff in class and outside.
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Enriching Opportunities We offer our students the opportunity to visit archaeological sites, museums and libraries around the UK, both as extracurricular activities and as part of modules. Recent destinations for day and weekend trips have included the Roman town of Caerwent and the Roman fort of Caerleon in South Wales, and the Roman town of Corbridge and the Roman forts of Vindolanda and Housesteads on Hadrian’s Wall. Our students regularly go on museum trips to engage with the material culture of antiquity, while those students studying combinations with archaeology have the opportunity to participate in our University excavations at Aeron Valley.
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The Annual Field Trip Every year we organise a one-week fieldtrip to the Mediterranean for second- and third-year students, as part of dedicated modules on the regional archaeology, history and heritage of the ancient world. We travel to a different destination each year to study and explore the history and archaeology of specific regions of the ancient world. In the last few years we have been to Athens, Rome, the Bay of Naples, and Tarragona in Spain. The fieldtrip modules are popular with students across all the degree schemes touching upon the ancient world, and students relish the opportunity not only to visit archaeological sites and museums in the Mediterranean, but also to immerse themselves in the culture of the modern countries that we visit.
Study Abroad Many of our students take the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or longer, whether in the USA, Italy or Spain. Study abroad not only gives students the opportunity to experience very different environments, but also to diversify their learning experience through learning modern languages. 90% of those who apply for a semester or year abroad have the opportunity to go to the university of their choice amongst UWTSD’s partners in America and Europe.
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Student Profile
Sofia, MRes Classical Studies and BA Classics graduate Sofia studied at the University of Tarragona Rovira I Virgili, Tarragona, Spain, as part of her degree at UWTSD.
“Tarragona is a small town on the sea, located near Barcelona. It is a Roman town and is full of Roman ruins. During my time in Tarragona, we visited not only these two museums, but also an archaeological laboratory where they taught us how experts restore ancient objects such as plates, vases and statues. Students are always nice to those on the Erasmus exchange because they know that at the beginning attempting to speak in another language is hard. The Erasmus exchange period has definitely changed me, allowing me to learn a language that I had never studied before as well as discovering subjects that I would like to pursue during my Master’s course.”
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Careers The study of the history, cultures, materials and languages of the ancient world imparts a wide range of extremely useful and highlyvalued skills, such as research experience, close reading, problem solving, public speaking and presentational skills, as well as the ability to construct a logical argument and communicate it clearly and persuasively. The skills acquired through the study of the ancient world are applicable and transferable to a very wide range of careers, as demonstrated through our graduates. We are committed to providing all students with the best possible preparation for the world of work. We seek to enhance our graduates’ employability by providing assessments within modules tailored to enhancing skills sought by employers in a variety of sectors and working closely with the University’s Career Service. Our programme of embedded employability ensures that our graduates have the skill set and confidence to explore a wide variety of career paths.
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Teaching & Learning
We are dedicated to providing the best teaching possible to all our students, as well as creating a friendly and inspiring learning environment. The vast majority of modules are taught through a combination of lectures, workshops and groupbased seminars. We aim to provide students not only with valuable knowledge on their chosen subjects but also the necessary skills for university study and the world of employment. On average our students spend between 12 and 14 hours per week in lectures, seminars, workshops and one-to one sessions with the lecturers. Our courses are geared towards providing written and oral skills as well as training in analysing data and problem-solving. In the interests of our students, we have invested in a range of electronic resources and are heavily involved in projects and initiatives of interactive and electronic learning, such as the vidcasting of undergraduate lectures, the use of a Virtual Learning Environment for all courses, and an expanding range of specially tailored electronic resources available to all our students. Our Virtual Learning Environment is a live forum through which students are able to revise and explore difficult topics and access the electronic resources available in the virtual world.
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Assessments All modules include an element of assessed coursework. We are committed to providing not only traditional academic assessments through essays and exams, but also a range of assessment methods designed to build skills and competencies, such as gobbet work, presentations, wikis, web-pages and take home examinations, so that the assessment reflects the student’s performance as a whole. All our students are provided with key skills in our Academic Skills module in the first year, which is designed to offer one-to-one practical advice on note-taking, essay writing, oral presentations, critical reading and time management to ensure that students are able to make the most of their time with us.
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Ancient History Ancient History gives you the opportunity to explore the political, military and social history of the Graeco-Roman world, along with the main cultures of the ancient Mediterranean. Whether you are passionate about warfare, religion, social issues or the great leaders and thinkers of the ancient world, our Ancient History degree provides you with the opportunity to delve into the cultures that have shaped the western world for three millennia. Seize the opportunity to study the growth of Rome into an empire, how Sparta became the legend that it is today, how religion shaped everyday life two thousand years ago, why Alexander conquered the known world and human imagination, or pursue your own interests in the ancient world through our independent study modules. You will be taught by experts in the field, whether it is exploring the reign of Augustus through poetry, or discussing the intricacies of the Seleucid court, or discovering how the Greeks and Romans used magic and spells in their everyday lives. In the first year, modules can be taken on a wide range of periods and themes; in the second and third years, you can specialise on aspects of Graeco-Roman history so that you can gain in-depth knowledge in areas of particular interest to you.
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Student Profile:
Chantelle, BA Ancient History “I could choose so many good things about my experience here, but when it comes down to it, my course is the reason I’m here. My degree constantly fascinates and amazes me. My favourite module in first year was Gods to CGI which was extremely fascinating! I was able to study the ancient myths and legends and then discuss modern works they had been interpreted into. I owe much of my development and academic experiences to the Classics department who go above and beyond for the students. Their expertise and friendliness has always made me feel that I can ask any question no matter how silly I may feel. Being here at UWTSD Lampeter campus, has enabled me to develop personally, meet many people and make great friends, invoked my passion for ancient history and made me that little closer to my future dreams and aspirations of becoming a Museum Curator.”
Typical modules Defenders, Conquerors, Vanquished: Greek and Hellenistic History An introduction to the main historical events in the Greek Classical and Hellenistic periods, such as the Persian Wars and the Peloponnesian War, the rise of the democracy in Athens, the impact of imperialism on Greek culture, the various hegemonies of the fourth century, the rise of Macedon, Alexander’s conquest of the Persian Empire, the creation and dissolution of the Hellenistic kingdoms, the interaction between Greek and non-Greek culture and the emergence of the ruler-cult.
Infamous and Damned? The Emperor Nero and the Julio-Claudian Dynasty This module examines Nero’s principate and the end of the JulioClaudian dynasty. The course will concentrate on the internal and external political affairs and to social and economic developments of the period. Throughout the course, Nero and his reign will be analysed in connection with his predecessors and with the major social and cultural characteristics of the Julio-Claudian period.
Romans on the Bay of Naples This module draws on literary, documentary and archaeological evidence in order to explore the Roman presence around the Bay of Naples. We will consider a range of settlements, and compare and contrast them, such as Pompeii, Herculaneum, Baiae etc.
Courses BA Ancient History BA Ancient History and Archaeology BA Ancient and Medieval History BA Ancient History and Anthropology BA Ancient History and History BA Ancient History with Latin BA Ancient History with Greek BA Ancient History with Ancient Egyptian Culture
Sparta: An Extraordinary City The module discusses Spartan history and society concentrating on important events, such as the creation of the rhetra or the victory in the Peloponnesian War, that had a clear influence on the evolution of this extraordinary polis. Sparta was polis different from the norm with a unique social and political development and the module examines the possible reasons as well as the consequences of Sparta’s uniqueness for the history of the Greek world, either archaic and classical or Hellenistic and Roman.
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Classical Studies Do you love ancient literature and mythology? In Classical Studies you can explore Greek and Roman mythology, literature and culture, ranging from Homer’s epic heroes to the everyday lives of ordinary people. With an extensive collection of modules that cover great works of literature from the last three millennia - Homer, Vergil, Aristophanes and Euripides – to less well-known gems - Statius, Ovid, Martial and Apollonius – our Classical Studies degree gives you the opportunity to discover these wonders and how they have shaped our understanding of the ancient world. A degree in Classical Studies gives you the opportunity to study a wide range of material from mythology to religion and all genres of ancient literature, such as epic, tragedy, comedy and satire. Study of ancient language is an option but not compulsory.
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Student Profile:
Lewis, BA Classical Studies “The lecturers we have at Lampeter are all approachable and friendly, they have exemplary standing as academics and the amount of one-to-one time with them is unparalleled in other institutions. The small classes allow greater interaction with lecturers and with other students. The assessments vary in kind, so you feel that you learn a greater number of skills academically such as presenting to groups, essay writing and exam technique.”
Typical modules Classical Mythology and Art
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This module introduces the student to Greek and Roman mythology as well as its uses in art. The module will begin by setting out basic definitions of ‘myth’ and ‘mythology’, and will discuss the implications of working with ever-changing material like folk tales, as well as literary texts.
BA Classical Studies
Art and Society in Rome
BA Classical Studies and English
This module focuses on Roman art (in any given year this may include sculpture, painting, mosaics, architecture, coinage, gems, etc.) and provides students with a detailed study of art’s role in society.
BA Classical Studies and Creative Writing
Epic in Antiquity
BA Classical Studies and Medieval Studies
This module focuses on three epics and provides students with a detailed study of the genre of epic.
Magic in Antiquity This module draws on literary, documentary and archaeological evidence in order to explore ancient Greek and Roman understandings and uses of a range of different types of magic. We will consider the extent to which magic was believed to be a separate category of practice in the ancient world: how far, and in what ways, did it differ from religion, philosophy, science, or medicine?
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BA Classical Studies and Philosophy BA Classical Studies and Theology BA Classical Studies and Religious Studies BA Classical Studies with Ancient Egyptian Culture BA Classical Studies with Greek BA Classical Studies with Latin
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Classical Civilisation If you are interested in ancient Greece and Rome in their entirety - their history, literature, mythology and societies - then a degree in Classical Civilisation is for you.
these worlds – the Homeric epics, the tragedies, Cicero’s speeches – as well as basic aspects of everyday life, such as the role of women, religion, warfare and the economy.
This degree combines the historical and literary focuses of the Ancient History and Classical Studies degrees. This scheme allows you to study a wide range of modules covering not only fascinating historical figures – Pericles the Athenian, Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Nero – but also the great literary output of
In the first year, modules can be taken on a wide range of literature, mythology and history; in the second and third years, we specialised modules on all aspects of the Graeco-Roman world so that you can gain in-depth knowledge in areas of particular interest to you.
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Typical modules Athens and Rome: Life and Culture in Classical Antiquity This module provides a wide-ranging discussion of the social, cultural and economic aspects of the Graeco-Roman world by concentrating on the two great periods in ancient history: classical Athens and imperial Rome.
The Empires of Iran The module examines the rise and fall of the empires that controlled Iran in antiquity, such as the Achaemenid, Seleucid, Parthian and Sasanian empires.
The Ancient Family
Courses BA Classical Civilisation BA Classical Civilisation with Greek BA Classical Civilisation with Latin BA Classical Civilisation with Ancient Egyptian Culture
This module draws on literary, documentary and archaeological evidence in order to explore the family in ancient Greece and Rome. We will consider the different types of family in the ancient world, and the different family members.
The Legends of Alexander Alexander the Great’s conquest of the Persian Empire left a longstanding impression on the world. This course will analyse the different historical and literary traditions that developed around his successes.
The Rise of Rome: Studies in Roman Imperialism The module examines Rome’s rise to hegemony in the Mediterranean world. It will not only look at many of the important wars which the Romans waged with neighbouring peoples, but it will also give some consideration to Roman diplomacy and to the way in which the Romans justified their campaigns and their empire.
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MArts Classical Civilisation The Integrated Masters in Classical Civilisation (MArts) is the best option for those who wish to extend their study of the ancient world beyond undergraduate level, and further develop their own academic interests.
This degree focuses very much on independent research, offering expanded opportunities for students to pursue their own personal interests through an independent project in the second year of study, an extended independent project in the third year of study, and culminating in a Masters’ dissertation in the fourth and final year. Students that wish to study This four-year degree means that you will graduate with a Masters’ level qualification, while having received abroad will have ample opportunities as part of this degree, whether on the annual Classics fieldtrip (over four years of undergraduate funding. Like the BA in the last few years we have visited Pompeii, Athens, Classical Civilisation, the Integrated Masters degree Tarragona, and Rome), or through an academic gives you a unique opportunity to study modules in exchange with one of our international links in the political and military history and modules in ancient literature, culture and society, in whatever combination USA, Canada, Spain, or Italy. you wish. As a student on this degree, you will take a taster module in either Greek or Latin, and then have the opportunity to continue your studies in either language, or both, if you so wish.
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Typical modules Power and Culture in the Hellenistic East
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This module focuses on dynastic issues and on the interaction between cities, native populations and rulers of the Hellenistic East (the former Persian Empire) from the death of Alexander the Great until the absorption of the Ptolemaic kingdom by Rome. It uses both Greek and native source material to analyse the character of these varied interactions and their impacts on both sides.
MArts Classical Civilisation
Ancient Medicine: Myth and Practice ‘Scientific’ Greek and Roman medicine was based on a mixture of fixed ideas, misconceptions and (sometimes) enlightened thinking. Some people preferred to rely on divine aid or homemade remedies. This module explores the main medical and pseudo-medical writers and some of the specific health issues which they faced. It investigates in depth aspects of the history of Ancient Greek and Roman medicine.
Women, Witches and Witchcraft in Antiquity This module builds on students’ basic knowledge of the myths and religions of Greece and Rome to introduce them to the area of advanced studies in ancient magical belief and practice and its role in ancient societies. It explores not just the origins of ancient magical belief and practice, but also how the ancients themselves used and understood myth, religion, and superstition.
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Learn an Ancient Language Understanding a culture, ancient or modern, is best accomplished through immersion in its literary and material culture. We offer a series of degree schemes for those who want to learn, or improve their existing knowledge of, Greek and Latin. The BA in Classics is ideal if you want to focus on the languages of the Classical world. You will also get the opportunity to study and explore the literatures and cultures of Greece and Rome through their literature, as well as your own research. This degree has an initial requirement of an A Level (or equivalent) in either ancient Greek or Latin. You will develop your skills in both languages and thus gain direct access to some of the most famous works in world literature. The culmination of the degree is the dissertation, where you are free to pursue a topic of your choice in line with our range of research and publication specialisms. You can also combine Ancient History or Classical Studies with either Greek or Latin. Greek provides the
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skills to explore first-hand the culture that shaped the Western world. The Greeks were the primary influence on Western literature, architecture, art, science and medicine. Through the study of original texts, you will be able to access a wealth of material to help you expand your knowledge of both the language itself and all aspects of Greek culture. You can start your study of ancient Greek at any level, including beginners, and you will continue with it throughout your degree. Knowledge of Latin gives you direct access to some of the greatest works of Latin literature, such as Vergil’s Aeneid, and also provides you a unique foundation for studying modern languages, for example French, Italian and Spanish. With first-hand knowledge of Latin, you can also explore all aspects of the Roman world and its heritage in the medieval and modern periods. At UWTSD you can study Latin starting at any level, including beginners, and continue it throughout your degree.
Typical modules Advanced Greek Verse
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Students study a work of Greek literature in the original language. The module focuses on verse (e.g. a Euripidean tragedy, a selection from Homer’s Iliad). A different text is chosen each year.
BA Classics BA Ancient History with Latin
Intensive Latin I This module introduces the study of Latin to students with no previous knowledge of the language. The module gives a basic grounding in the basics of Latin grammar, vocabulary and syntax. Knowledge of Latin opens up a wealth of great literary works, developing students’ independence to read Latin sources without having to rely on translations.
BA Ancient History with Greek BA Classical Civilisation with Latin BA Classical Civilisation with Greek
Making Sex Genders and Sexualities in the Ancient World The module discusses genders and sexualities in the ancient world, Greek and Roman. Views of gender and sexuality are to a large extent culture- and society-specific. The Greeks and Romans had a layered understanding of both gender and sexuality and their place in society, which informed most aspects of life from marriage and the family to political ambition and success.
BA Classical Studies with Greek BA Classical Studies with Latin
Teaching Texts: Didactic Poetry and Prose in the Ancient World Flirting and farming, philosophy and study of the firmament – what is a genre like that can accommodate such a range of topics and themes? This module traces the history and artistic development of ancient didactic texts.
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MArts Classical Languages The Integrated Masters in Classical Languages (MArts Classical Languages) is the perfect opportunity for those who wish to specialise in Greek and Latin and acquire an in-depth knowledge of classical antiquity.
In addition to studying Latin and Greek, you will have the opportunity to take a variety of non-linguistic modules, which will enable you to explore different aspects of antiquity according to your own personal interests.
For those of you who have pursued independent study in either Greek or Latin, we offer a specialised placement test to place you at the correct level when you start your studies. This four-year degree means that you will graduate with a Masters’ level qualification, while having received four years of undergraduate funding. Upon completion, you will not only have been studying Latin and Greek for four years, you will have studied a range of different ancient authors and works in the original languages.
In addition to ancient language acquisition, this degree focuses very much on independent research, offering expanded opportunities for students to pursue their own personal interests through an independent project in the second year of study, an extended independent project in the third year of study, and culminating in a Masters’ dissertation in the fourth and final year.
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Typical modules
Courses MArts Classical Languages
Erotic Poetry in the Ancient World The module explores the different contexts of erotic poetry in the ancient world and surveys the realisation of erotic elements in different literary genres (e.g. lyric, epigram, elegy and didactic poetry). Throughout the module, literary analysis is underpinned by critical consideration of gendered behaviour and sexuality, as well as of the historical and literary background relevant to the period.
Myth in Greek and Roman Epic This module examines the use and function of myth in epic across a period of some twelve centuries, and provides students with a detailed study of the epic genre. In any given year this will include approximately 7-10 epics and epyllia such as, though not limited to, the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey, Apollonius Rhodius’ Argonautica, Moschos’ Europa, Theocritus’ Little Heracles, Catullus 64, Vergil’s Aeneid, Valerius Flaccus’ Argonautica and Quintus Smyrnaeus’ Posthomerica.
Student Profile
Samuel, MArts Classical Languages “It was the Open Day that convinced me that UWTSD was right for me. The thing that made the greatest impression on me was the reception we got from the Classics department. When I had visited other universities I had barely seen any academic staff and had often just wandered around, attended a short talk, and gone home. Here I could talk to people, and their enthusiasm made all the difference. The university had quiet surroundings, a friendly atmosphere, and an emphasis on personal research. It was exactly what I was looking for. I have also enjoyed exploring various other avenues of more independent research. Lecturers are always supportive, and have encouraged me to present some of this work at the British Conference for Undergraduate Research, and to publish it in the Student Researcher. One of the joys of a small campus is that you can get involved in everything. Even in my fourth year here I have felt like I could get involved in different societies and embrace new interests. This supportive and open atmosphere is one of the things I have enjoyed the most about my time at UWTSD.”
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Interested in other Historical Periods? To complement your study of the Ancient World, we offer a range of degree programmes where you can explore additional historical periods.
BA Ancient and Medieval History
The BA Ancient and Medieval History is a specialised Single Honours degree that gives students the opportunity to study not only the ancient world, but also the medieval one. You will explore broad sweeps of time, considering how the societies, particularly of Western Europe, evolved in the period of change from the ancient world to the medieval one. Further, students can delve into events and moments of seminal change in the medieval world (Wars of the Roses, the Cistercians).
BA Classical Studies and Medieval Studies
We also offer a degree combining Medieval Studies with Classical Studies. The BA Classical Studies and Medieval Studies is best suited to those who want to concentrate on the literature and culture of antiquity, while studying aspects of culture and society of the medieval world.
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BA Ancient History and History
There is the opportunity to pursue the study of all periods of history in the BA Ancient History and History, which offers modules from Troy to the Iraq War. This programme encourages students to consider how societies alter and change, the long-term impact of war, economic upheaval and political radicalism, and the rise and fall of great powers.
BA Conflict and War
This specialised course combines the history, philosophy and ethics of war. The degree is wide-ranging in its scope and will include studies drawn from the ancient world, the medieval, early modern and modern periods and across a broad range of subjects. You will study not only in-depth tactics and strategy across times and cultures, but also the cultural and social effects of warfare and how they affect how we view war today.
Typical modules Knights and Castles
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The emphasis in the module is on the social, cultural and military development of knighthood in Western Europe, and includes essential features such as chivalry, tournaments and warfare.
BA Ancient and Medieval History
Warfare: Theory, Strategy and Ethics
BA Classical Studies and Medieval Studies
The module introduces students to a range of theories and strategies that help explain the nature of warfare throughout history. The module examines a rich variety of ideas and thoughts drawn from the writings and works of many famous strategists and theorists such as Von Clausewitz, Napoleon, Liddell-Hart, Von Moltke, and Mao Tse Tung, and applies these theories and strategies to real events on the ground.
BA Ancient History and History BA Conflict and War
The Idea of the City: The Urban Experience, 1850 - present This module explores the modern process of urbanisation and the creation of monster-cities in the modern period, and how these processes have shaped both our understanding of cities and the economy and politics of nation-states.
From Village to Empire: An Introduction to the History of Rome The purpose of this module is to provide an introduction to the history of the Romans, from the foundation of the city and the rule of the kings to late antiquity. It covers Rome’s rise to hegemony in the Mediterranean world and the establishment of the principate and the rule of the emperors, from the Julio-Claudian dynasty to the Severan.
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The Ancient World and Archaeology
The BA Ancient History and Archaeology combines practical engagement with the ancient world through archaeological experience, hands-on object analysis and museum and field trips alongside an investigation of ancient history and texts from Greece, Rome, the Near East and Egypt. As such, this degree scheme aims to interweave two very different (albeit complementary) ways of looking at the ancient world, with a focus on the Bronze Age Mediterranean, ancient Egypt and the classical civilisations of Greece and Rome. We also offer the BA Classical Studies and Archaeology. This degree combines the study of the literature and culture of antiquity with an in-depth study of its material remains and the methodologies needed for excavation, preservation and conservation. Many of our students studying this programme have a significant interest in religion, culture and mythology across Mediterranean and European civilisations, and take advantage of the opportunities to work in the excellent lab and analysis facilities on the Lampeter campus.
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Student Profile:
Megan, MArts Ancient Civilisations “At Lampeter I have made many great and supportive friends as well as widened my horizons by putting myself forward and into situations that I would not have done previously. It is a campus that embraces the unique and helps all students come out of their shell. My course has been the best choice I have ever made. It has allowed me to stretch the boundaries of my knowledge and discover new and wonderful things. I have never been restricted in what I could explore and often encouraged to think outside the box, embracing my unique thought patterns. It is not just the academic side of Lampeter that I enjoy as the societies have enabled me to meet amazing people and reconnect with old hobbies as well as make new ones. I have loved my time at UWTSD Lampeter and I can almost guarantee that anyone who chooses to study here will as well.�
Typical modules Hieroglyphs, Text and Society
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This module looks at the origins of the written word in Mesopotamia and Egypt through to the spread of the alphabet around the Mediterranean. As well as the opportunity to read ancient texts in translation, students are also introduced to Egyptian hieroglyphs. By the end of the module they are able to read Egyptian offering formulae, the names of important Pharaohs and other basic Egyptian inscriptions.
BA Ancient History and Archaeology BA Classical Studies and Archaeology
Regional Archaeology, History and Heritage (Mediterranean Fieldtrip Module) Students spend a week in a key part of the ancient world, such as Athens or Rome. Through explicit physical engagement with the important sites and museums they develop skills to interpret and analyse the archaeology of a specific region, as well as considering cultural heritage and the politics of archaeology through their own personal observation of the ancient remains.
Art, Culture and Society in Archaic Greece This module discusses the world of archaic Greece, concentrating on its society, art and culture. The module covers the evolution from geometric to classical art, and the parallel evolution of literary genres in the archaic period.
The Roman Provinces: Life, Culture, Economy and Religion The module explores and analyses how Roman imperialism affected the lives of people in a Roman province. Apart from an introduction to the material culture of the Roman empire, the main topics considered in this module are the introduction and diversity of the Roman provincial system and notably the impact of incorporation into the Roman Empire on the culture, religion, society, economy and landscape of the conquered population.
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Explore Ancient Egypt and the Near East
Ancient Egypt was a core civilisation of the Mediterranean, not only in its heyday in the Pharaonic period, but throughout antiquity. We offer a range of unique interdisciplinary degree programmes, bringing together existing staff expertise and research to offer students a broad sweep of study specialisation on ancient Egypt, notably research on ancient Egyptian funerary rituals and management of the dead, ancient Roman trade through Thrace, ancient Egyptian medicine and medical practice, forensic archaeological techniques as applied to ancient Egypt and the Mediterranean world in its broadest sense.
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You can opt to study the culture and society of Ancient Egypt alongside their main focus of either Ancient History or Classical Studies; or specialise in the archaeology of ancient Egypt and the ancient Near East; or further develop your independent research skills by studying for an Intergrated Masters across four years. Regardless of your chosen degree programme, you will be offered numerous opportunities to undertake fieldtrips and practical workshops to experience a practical engagement with the past.
Typical modules Pharaohs, Phoenicians and Peoples of the Sea
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The module explores the rise of urban civilizations and state systems in the East Mediterranean, focusing on Egypt, the Aegean and the Levant covering mainly the Bronze Age. Following the module’s focus on material culture, you will go to the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford to choose a particular object for your coursework assessment.
BA Archaeology of Egypt and the Near East
Funerary Beliefs in Ancient Egypt Introduces key elements and concepts of ancient Egyptian funerary beliefs as part of the religious thinking of the ancient Egyptians. The course is structured systematically and covers all periods of the Egyptian history with emphasis on the New Kingdom and Ptolemaic Egypt (c. 1550–1069 BC and 332–30 BC respectively). You will work with hitherto unresearched and unpublished material from the Egyptian collection of Cyfarthfa Castle Museum to generate a research portfolio, leading to an annual exhibition.
MArts Archaeology (Mediterranean pathway) BA Ancient History with Ancient Egyptian Culture BA Classical Studies with Ancient Egyptian Culture
Towns, Tombs and Temples This module examines in detail the archaeology of the Bronze Age in the East Mediterranean (Cyprus, the Aegean and the Levant). The period under discussion covers the emergence of social complexity, urbanisation, and the rise of the so-called palaces, the advent of literacy, and the development of long distance trade with the East Mediterranean. Looking at the rich archaeological data as well as embarking on until now underused theoretical debate, students will be able to gain a solid knowledge and a new perception of daily life, household practices and ritual performance in the region during the Bronze Age.
West Meets East: At the Borders of the Oikoumene and Beyond An interdisciplinary module that explores the cultural, religious, political, diplomatic, military and economic exchanges of the Greeks and Romans with various eastern civilisations - notably with peoples from the Indian subcontinent, central Asia, the southern Arabian Peninsula, East Africa and the Far East.
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Ancient Civilisations From Egypt to China, from the Ancient Near East to Mesoamerica, or from Greece and Rome to the Celtic civilisations, the BA Ancient Civilisations enables you to build up a thorough grounding in civilisations from around the globe through several millennia through their archaeology, texts, histories and mythologies.
through an examination of various case studies and object groups, or analyses of film, exhibitions and other media.
Besides the BA Ancient Civilisations, depending on your achievements, you can also study Ancient Civilisations as part of an Integrated Master programme, MArts Ancient Civilisations. Your third-year dissertation/independent project will prepare you for this Masters year where Museum trips, hands-on workshops and research you will complete an in-depth comparative analysis of projects allow you to investigate these cultures the ancient world civilisations of the ancient Near East, first hand. Through your degree, you will deepen Egypt, China, Mesoamerica and the Classical World your knowledge of these civilisations through a combination of wide ranging modules from archaeology, (Classical and Hellenistic Greece, Rome). anthropology, to Egyptology, Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Chinese Studies and the Graeco-Roman world. You will investigate how the past is captured, interpreted and communicated through visits to museums and
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Typical modules What Makes Civilisation?
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This module explores the indispensable features of the phenomenon “civilisation� through carefully chosen case studies and will enable the student for their comparative studies of ancient civilisations. The module investigates the relevance of social constructs such as religion, state, kingship, elite culture, literacy/ orality, cultural memory etc. both in theory and within specific cultures, primarily Egypt, the East Mediterranean, China, Mesoamerica and Ancient Rome.
BA Ancient Civilisations MArts Ancient Civilisations
Ancient Civilisations: Comparative Analysis and Critical Perspectives By choosing an ancient civilisation, this student-led module allows students to actively analyse concepts of cultures, examine the concept of society and civilisation, but also explore the application of theoretical concepts like orientalism, post-colonialism and materiality to specific cultures. Students work comparatively in workshops and directed self-learning sessions.
Origins and Innovations This module explores the context of various innovations in ideas and material culture in the archaeological record and introduces students to the origins of key developments in past societies: the origins of agriculture, sedentism, urbanism, state and technologies. These particular case studies are integral to a study of the ancient Near East.
Mediterranean Fieldtrip (compulsory for MArts Ancient Civilisation students) The module comprises an in-depth study of the archaeology of a Mediterranean island (either Cyprus or Crete) with a particular emphasis on the archaeological heritage, the creation of narratives and the presentation of the past in museums and on archaeological sites and heritage. The module is based on a fieldtrip to one of the islands.
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Literature Across Time The literature and languages of the Greeks and the Romans are, and have been, one of the great influences on poets and authors in the medieval and modern worlds in Europe and beyond. Students that have an abiding interest in literature, both its study, and its creation, have the opportunity to pursue one of our dedicated literary degree schemes. The BA in Classical Studies and Creative Writing offers students the opportunity to study the great literary works of the Greeks and the Romans, from Homer to Late antique writers, and explore their creative talent across a range of different forms including short stories, screenplays, poetry, drama and novels. The degree covers a number of genres, from epic and satire to the Gothic. You will also be able to take modules in research and archiving, following which you will create a major piece of work which may lead to publication. Throughout your three years, you will have regular contact with, and support from, a range of different writers, supported by other internationally renowned poets, playwrights, script writers and novelists.
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The BA in Classical Studies and English is for you if you want to explore the cultures, literatures and languages of both the ancient and modern worlds. This joint honours degree attempts to reveal how ancient and modern societies talked about their worlds, how they lived, what they wrote, and how their literary and mythological outputs are embedded in and tell us about their lives. Both share an interest in ideas of identity, agency and representation, and will foster a critical and reflective understanding of ideas, language and cultural assumptions. You will get the opportunity to study a wide range of modules from mythology to religion and from classical literature to Tom Wolfe. You will also explore all genres of ancient, medieval and modern literature, such as epic, tragedy, comedy and satire.
Typical modules Augustan Lovers
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This module surveys the history and background of the genre of Roman love elegy. A selection of authors of Roman love elegy will be studied in depth; authors may include Propertius, Tibullus and Ovid, but the module may also include significant emphasis on the texts to which Roman love elegy refers and responds, such as Hellenistic epigrams.
BA Classical Studies and Creative Writing BA Classical Studies and English
Staging Antiquity: Drama in the Ancient World This module explores the genre of ancient drama, that is ancient Tragedy, Comedy and Satyr-Drama, concentrating on a selection of set texts (in any given year this may include Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Menander, Plautus, Terence or Seneca).
Reading Antiquity: A Survey of Ancient Literature This module introduces students to the study of Greek and Roman literature by surveying the genre from the Archaic period to Late Antiquity. Drawing on a range of authors such as Aeschylus, Catullus, Homer, Vergil, Herodotus, Livy, Pausanias, and Pliny the Younger this module will study individual authors both in terms of their own significance and in light of the features that comprise various prose and poetic genres such as epic, lyric, drama, rhetoric, historiography and letters.
The Renaissance This module will cover a range of dramatic and poetic writing from the Renaissance. It will examine this work in its historical and cultural context, in order both to provide students with a secure knowledge and understanding of the literature of the period and to demonstrate some of the theoretical currents flowing through contemporary Renaissance criticism.
Creative Writing: Imagination within Structure Considering the relationship between imagination and structure, this module is structured around workshops which will explore a range of themes and topics introduced through a pattern of workshop exercises and group discussion feedback.
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Explore Ideas and Beliefs The Greeks and the Romans, as much as any ancient or modern society, had a complex system of understanding the world around them, the people they met and the supernatural. We offer a number of degree schemes that allow you to explore the literature and culture of the ancient world, while also studying religion and philosophy. Philosophy is different from other academic disciplines in that it teaches you not what to think, but how to think. Philosophy explores the big questions – Who are we? What is our place in the world? How should we live? What is reality? Philosophy approaches such questions through argument, but also through vision and imagination. Philosophy concerns every aspect of our lives, practical as well as theoretical. Through its grounding in real social relations and human activities, it seeks to understand and address the whole spectrum of social, ethical, environmental and political issues of today.
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Religious Studies offers students the opportunity to explore religion as it relates to all aspects of human life. Religion has impacted on politics, society and the environment, and through its historical and contemporary influence it has shaped the world around us. Indeed, we cannot truly understand the world, and even ourselves, without comprehending religions in all their diversity. The BA in Classical Studies and Religious Studies is designed to help students understand religions in their cultural, social, and historical contexts both ancient and modern. Studying Classical Studies and Theology means to study of the major questions of life – Where do we come from? Why are we here? Where are we going? Why do bad things happen? These questions are considered from the perspective of the Judeo-Christian traditions, and their Graeco-Roman context. This scheme explore the sacred writings of Judaism and Christianity, as well as the teaching, practices and social impact of Christianity, both in the ancient world and in the modern one.
Typical modules Dark Side of Greek and Roman Civilisation
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The module introduces the student to aspects of Greek and Roman history and culture that conflict with the modern idealisation of the Greeks and the Romans as conforming to modern ideas of “civilisation�.
BA Classical Studies and Religious Studies
The World of Late Antiquity
BA Classical Studies and Philosophy
The module examines how the Roman Empire adapted during the third to seventh centuries AD, how it dealt with the emergence of new and threatening powers, both on its eastern and northern borders, and the rise of Christianity and its eventual preeminence, and the marginalisation and persecution of pagan and unorthodox sects.
Ancient Philosophy This module lays out the context of emergence of ancient philosophy in the cultural, mythological and poetic horizons of the archaic world. This approach is contrasted with those who have, in the analytic and continental traditions, given what will be deemed anachronistic interpretations of this emergence, e.g. either from the valuations of Plato and/or Aristotle, or from within the context of the criteria of 20th-21st century scientism.
Religions in Antiquity This module explores the religious practices of the ancient world. The module allows students to explore the day-to-day machinery of ancient religious practices and to relate these to the wider secular activities and contexts in which they are situated.
Religion, Culture and Society This module familiarises Students with the importance of religion within the social and cultural realms. Further it introduces students to a range of key issues and debates arising from the interaction of religion with society and culture.
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Thinking of becoming a Teacher? We offer a combination of our degrees with a minor in Education Studies that is designed to allow students to indulge their passion for the ancient world, while providing those interested in a teaching career with invaluable insights and understanding of the profession. The Education part of the degrees comprises two modules of study per year over all three years of your degree. Typical modules within the education part of the degree will cover a range of themes from the historical development of education, learning cultures and approaches to learning, the philosophy of learning and education, and the legal frameworks within which education operates today. In addition, during the second year of study students
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will undertake a 20-credit teaching observation in a local school. In their third year they will undertake a 40-credit dissertation that combines elements of their Education Studies with their chosen Humanities subject. Students follow the main focus of either Ancient History or Classical Studies, while being trained in Education Studies. In addition, to the Major/Minor degrees with Education Studies, students can also choose from a range of Combined Honours degrees, bringing together two Humanities subjects with Education Studies. The most popular of these combinations is Classical Studies, Ancient History & Education Studies.
Want to work in Heritage? For those students interested in pursuing a career in the Heritage sector, we offer combinations of Ancient History and Classical Studies with Heritage Studies and Heritage Management. Thus, you can explore the culture, literature, history and society of the ancient world, while getting practical training and knowledge of the Heritage sector. Heritage Management is concentrated in two modules per year. This part of the programmes is specifically designed to enhance a student’s knowledge of heritage in its broadest sense and to provide an appropriate set of skills and understandings applicable to a broad range of employments in the heritage sector or cultural industries more generally. Running through all the modules is clear emphasis on enhancing the employability potential of our students, notably through a compulsory work placement, and for those who are interested in the opportunity to do a practise-based, work-related dissertation. Students also acquire an understanding of heritage marketing and various data management and analysis methods. In Heritage Studies, students can take a range of modules that explore different aspects of heritage and heritage-related agencies, institutions and subjects. The programme does this in an innovative way that combines study of general and broadly-based heritage issues with more specialist or particular aspects of the field.
Courses BA Ancient History with Education Studies BA Classical Studies with Education Studies BA Ancient History, Classical Studies, Education Studies BA Archaeology, Ancient History, Education Studies BA Philosophy, Ancient History, Education Studies BA English, Ancient History, Education Studies BA Ancient History, Religious Studies, Education Studies BA Ancient History, History, Education Studies BA Ancient History, Anthropology, Education Studies BA Classical Studies, Anthropology, Education Studies BA Classical Studies, Archaeology, Education Studies BA Classical Studies, History, Education Studies BA Classical Studies, Religious Studies, Education Studies BA English, Classical Studies, Education Studies BA Philosophy, Classical Studies, Education Studies BA Ancient History and Heritage Studies BA Ancient History with Heritage Management BA Classical Studies and Heritage Studies BA Classical Studies with Heritage Management
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Postgraduate We offer a range of degree schemes at postgraduate level on different aspects of the ancient world. Most of our postgraduate students study part-time alongside their work and family commitments, as all of our postgraduate degrees are available online and benefit from the excellent support of the Lampeter Campus Learning Resources team. The MA Ancient History mainly concentrates on the political, military, social, cultural, and economic history of the ancient world. Students can also choose to study aspects of ancient society and religion. The study of ancient languages is optional for these degree schemes. The MA Classical Studies concentrates on the literature and culture of the Graeco-Roman world. Students have the opportunity to study some historical subjects if they so wish. The study of ancient languages is an essential part of these degrees, but no existing knowledge of either Greek or Latin is required for admission. The MA Classics concentrates on the Greek and Latin languages at advanced level, as well as the literature of the ancient world. Existing knowledge of either Greek or Latin at advanced level is an entrance requirement. It is expected that you have a good knowledge of both languages to study for the MA in Classics. The MA Ancient Religions concentrated on the religions of the ancient world, covering the ancient Greek, Roman, Celtic, Egyptian and early Christian worlds. We offer a range of postgraduate language-intensive degrees in Greek, Latin and Greek and Latin. Our modules range from complete beginners to higher advanced level. For those interested in research at postgraduate level, we offer both Masters by Research and PhD degrees on a range of aspects of antiquity. Please contact us to discuss your specific interests.
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Meet some of the staff ‌.
Dr Errietta Bissa
Dr Matthew Cobb Dr Kyle Erickson
Dr Katharina Zinn
Greek economy, universal historiography, Greek warfare, ancient gender and sexualities.
Roman trade with the East, particularly India, and the transfer of luxury goods into Rome.
The Hellenistic world, especially the Seleucids, Hellenistic religion, the legends of Alexander the Great, numismatics.
Materialities of Egyptian Culture, heritage and cultural memory.
Dr Ralph Häussler
Dr Ruth Parkes
Dr Fiona Mitchell
Dr Louise Steel
The Roman world, particularly identity, ethnicity and religions, the Gallic world in the Roman Empire, the impact of imperialism on indigenous societies.
Latin literature, particularly Flavian epic and late Antique poetry, and the epic tradition and its reception.
Ancient Greek literature and myth, in particular monsters and monstrosity, creation narratives, and cultural connections between ancient Greece and India.
Late Bronze Age Cyprus, Interconnections in the Bronze Age Mediterranean
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