Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology
Influential, forward-thinking and down-to-earth - we’ll give you an unforgettable university experience. You'll explore unique artefacts, join research teams at sites worldwide, and be part of an award-winning subject area.
Our students enjoy a truly multidisciplinary learning experience. You’ll be taught by experts in Greek and Roman history, culture, language and literature.
Our course units range from storytelling in Ancient Rome to slavery in Ancient Greece. You can explore humanity from its earliest origins right up to globalisation. You’ll consider the challenges we face in modern society – from climate change to new technologies. You'll do this through the exciting record of our past.
Opportunities:
Fieldwork opportunities
Access to ancient papyri collections by authors such as Homer and Hippocrates
Placements within the Manchester Museum
Learn or develop your knowledge of an ancient langauge
Tailor your studies to your interests
Archaeology and Egyptology
What you'll take away from Manchester
Through your course, you'll learn rigorous intellectual skills of interpretation. You'll also learn to work as part of a team in demanding conditions. This will involve managing time, resources and people in the field. As well as completing essays and exams, you may:
- create broadcast content;
- develop wiki entries;
- devise marketing materials;
- manipulate complex data;
- produce portfolios.
You'll graduate in an advantageous place to offer employers many practical and intellectual abilities.
What you could do after graduation
Our university is one of the most targeted in the UK by top graduate employers (High Fliers). Our graduates have taken up roles as:
- accountants;
- barristers and solicitors;
- broadcasters;
- business specialists;
- commercial archaeologists;
- consultants;
- curators in museums and gallery assistants;
- editors;
- film-makers and producers;
- heritage and environment officers;
- journalists;
- members of the armed services;
- planning officers and advisors to local government;
- researchers;
- scientists;
- teachers;
- writers.
Classics and Ancient History
What you'll take away from Manchester
Through our courses, you'll develop transferable skills including the ability to:
- assess information and data;
- communicate effectively;
- interpret;
- lead and take part in discussions;
- propose ideas and theories;
- show understanding of different cultures and societies;
- think logically and imaginatively;
- work to deadlines.
We also offer Classics for All. This is a national charity scheme to introduce Latin and Classics to school pupils. We're one of the Manchester scheme partners. Our students work alongside University staff to deliver sessions in schools. Classics for All allows students interested in teaching to gain classroom experience. It also inspires younger generations to become interested in Latin and Classics. Find out more on our Classics for All page and on the Manchester scheme website.
What you could do after graduation
Our university is one of the most targeted in the UK by top graduate employers (High Fliers). Our graduates have taken up the following professions:
- archivist;
- computing;
- curator;
- editorial assistant;
- finance;
- heritage/museum administration;
- insurance;
- jobs in cultural tourism;
- management;
- media and marketing;
- law;
- social work;
- teaching.
Recent graduates have gone on to employment within:
- BBC;
- Google;
- government departments;
- museums;
- law firms;
- a wide range of educational institutions.
Martha Gallagher
Classics and Ancient History MA (2021)
‘’The faculty and especially the professors in the CAHAE department are exceptionally helpful and engaging. The courses are difficult but also extremely rewarding and interesting. There are a variety of courses to choose from and I was able to focus on what specifically interested me."
Faculty of Humanities
The University of Manchester