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By combining Ancient History (75% of your course) with Philosophy (25%) youll have the opportunity to study the history of Greece and Rome in the Classical period as the major element of your degree alongside ancient and modern philosophy. With roots of the subject anchored in the ancient world, Philosophy makes an ideal partner for classical subjects.
Taught by a variety of internationally recognised experts, Ancient History offers the opportunity to study the history of Greece and Rome in the Classical period (600 BCE to 700 CE). Over three years you will delve into the p...
By combining Ancient History (75% of your course) with Philosophy (25%) youll have the opportunity to study the history of Greece and Rome in the Classical period as the major element of your degree alongside ancient and modern philosophy. With roots of the subject anchored in the ancient world, Philosophy makes an ideal partner for classical subjects.<br/><br/>Taught by a variety of internationally recognised experts, Ancient History offers the opportunity to study the history of Greece and Rome in the Classical period (600 BCE to 700 CE). Over three years you will delve into the politics, events and developments underpinning our understanding of many aspects of historical societies and, indeed, our own culture. You will explore themes, key periods and problems in Greek and Roman history, such as the emergence (and fall) of democracy and the rise, decline and fall of Empires.<br/><br/>As a student of Ancient History you will be part of our Classics Department, where the quality of research that informs our teaching and a friendly, individual approach which shapes the way we guide our students combine to create an unbeaten academic experience.<br/><br/>At Royal Holloway we have a unique approach to Philosophy that looks beyond the narrow confines of the Anglo-American analytic or the European tradition of philosophy focus on both traditions, their relationship and connections between them. The result has been the creation of a truly interdisciplinary and collaborative programme that brings together academic staff from departments across the university.<br/><br/>With the opportunity to examine (amongst other things) the mind and consciousness, aesthetics and morals, the self and others, the range of subjects available to Philosophy students at Royal Holloway guarantees that there will be something on offer that really engages you during your time with us.<br/><br/><br/>- Explore key themes and problems such as the rise, decline and fall of Empires.<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to study archaeology, literature, philosophy and language.<br/><br/><br/>- Choose to specialise in Greek or Roman history, or both.<br/><br/><br/>- A historical range from ancient to contemporary analytic philosophy.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop critical skills for your career or further study.<br/>
Clearing is your chance to secure a place at a top 34 UK university (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
Picture stunning red-brick architecture and a buzzing campus community all set over 135 acres of stunning parkland.... that's what awaits at Royal Holloway, University of London.
There's also a wide range of undergraduate courses on offer! Get to grips with all things digital, from programming and software engineering, to computer graphics and robotics in Computer Science BSc. Learn the ins and outs of English and European Law, and qualify as a s...
Clearing is your chance to secure a place at a top 34 UK university (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).<br/><br/>Picture stunning red-brick architecture and a buzzing campus community all set over 135 acres of stunning parkland.... that's what awaits at Royal Holloway, University of London.<br/><br/>There's also a wide range of undergraduate courses on offer! Get to grips with all things digital, from programming and software engineering, to computer graphics and robotics in Computer Science BSc. Learn the ins and outs of English and European Law, and qualify as a solicitor in Law LLb. Or practise your French, German, Spanish or Italian language skills on a year abroad, on the Modern Languages BA!<br/><br/>Click Visit Website now, to start your Clearing journey at Royal Holloway.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
VV15
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
B,B,B,B,B
D:24,M:21,P:0
Access must be in a related subject area. Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education.
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics.
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
B,B,B
A,B,B
- Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. - Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
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