Social Anthropology and Classical Literature and Civilisation BA (Hons)

Explore the rich intersections of culture and society throughout human history. <br/><br/>Learn about the diverse cultures of contemporary around the world, and delve into the ancient worlds of Greece, Egypt, and Rome by studying literature, drama, myth, religion, history, philosophy and art.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Immerse yourself in ancient worlds by learning another language and dive deep into the plays, poems and speeches of antiquity.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn about cultural diversity and challenge assumptions about societies past and present.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain critical and transferable skills that open up a broad range of career opportunities through our work-based placements and employability-focused modules.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Get hands on experience with your own research projects and put your knowledge of ancient and contemporary societies into practice.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from the very best and study alongside some of the finest minds at university. Times Higher Education ranked the Department of African Studies and Anthropology 2nd in the country in the latest Research Excellence Framework exercise (based on Grade Point Average).<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 10 in the UK for Anthropology in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 10 in the UK for Classics in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong>