A degree in History and Ancient History at the University of Exeter is the first step on a journey through the human race in historic times: our activities, ideas, creations, institutions and impact. You will examine the past to uncover the changes in societies, conflict, culture, religion, politics and science that led us to where we are today. Looking back even further, you will explore the two most significant civilisations ever to have existed; Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, which bore some of the greatest thinkers, warriors, scholars, philosophers, artists, athletes, architects and politicians. Covering exciting 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. In History, you will be guided from the Medieval period right up to the 21st century, spanning many geographical areas including the Americas, parts of Asia, Britain and Europe. Students can experience cutting-edge research through current work our expert faculty are undertaking in areas such as the history of Britain, continental Europe and on world and public history. With support from your tutors, you will learn essential skills like source evaluation and interpretation and historical writing to hone your talents as a historian. Ancient History sits within the Classics department, one of the largest and most vibrant 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 University of Exeter ranks 4th in History and 5th in Ancient History in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 and the Complete University Guide 2019. We are in the Top 100 worldwide for History and are 8th in the UK for world leading research. During your studies, you’ll get to know Exeter, a city bursting with history and heritage that offers museums, art galleries and a wide range of historical architecture. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Exeter is the perfect place to study if you enjoy the outdoors. Looking beyond the South West of England, 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. On completion of this course, you will graduate with a solid foundation of transferable skills including; communication, persuasion, problem-solving, critical analysis and collaborative working. 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.