This programme studies the ancient Greek and Roman worlds from the Iron Age to the late Roman/early Christian period through their material remains. The programme focuses on the ancient Mediterranean world broadly defined: not just the archaeology of Greece and Rome but also areas of the Near East and north-western Europe. The programme aims to provide students with the intellectual background, training and support necessary for the conduct and critical assessment of research in Classical Art and Archaeology; provide students with advanced knowledge of and competency in a specific area of Classics; familiarise students with various methods used in the study of Classical Art and Archaeology and enable them to work in a manner that is theoretically and methodologically engaged; equip students with knowledge of Greek and/or Roman artefacts and their interpretation through study of original objects and monuments and careful analysis of secondary literature; develop and test the ability of students to formulate and sustain a substantial piece of research in Classical Art and Archaeology.