A degree in Ancient History at the University of Exeter introduces you to the two most significant civilisations ever to have existed; Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Thousands of years ago, Greece was the most important place in the world with an empire that spanned three continents. It bore some of the greatest thinkers, warriors, scholars, philosophers, artists, athletes, architects and politicians ever known. Today, we still see its influence everywhere in our modern world, from maths and science to art and language, making this a truly fascinating subject to study. Equally, Rome has had an extraordinary influence on life as we know it. The Roman Empire stretched from Portugal to Persia, Scotland to Sahara and looking back at this powerful society can unlock new ways of thinking. 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. The University of Exeter is ranked 5th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 and The Complete University Guide 2019 for Classics and Ancient History. Our world-class faculty staff give students the opportunity to become partners in their cutting-edge research projects on topics like Greek mythology and inscriptions and moral concepts in Latin literature. 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. 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. As with all our classically-based degrees, this course equips you with a solid foundation of transferable skills including; communication, persuasion, problem-solving, critical analysis and collaborative working. Your time spent studying one or more of the ancient languages adds further diversity to your skillset, opening up additional career paths including roles in areas such as teaching or linguistics. With 95% of our graduates in employment or further study six months after graduation, you will be well placed to pursue a variety of jobs. Recent graduates are now working in areas such as finance, the police, business development, consultancy, law, publishing and journalism.