Ancient and Medieval History

Drawing on expertise from our classics and history departments, ancient and medieval history offers the opportunity to study the history of greece and rome in the classical period (600 bce - 700ce) and how that world developed into the medieval period (c. 600 ce - 1400 ce). the course brings together the two key periods of pre-modern history, offering students the opportunity to compare and contrast pre-modern social and political systems and to develop the knowledge, theories and methodologies necessary for the study of these periods of history.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

Our degree courses not only promote academic achievement but also the means to hone the life-skills necessary to excel, post-graduation. studying history both ancient and medieval requires research, assessment, reasoning, organization and self-management often on your own or as part of a team. so, by choosing to study this intellectually demanding discipline you will develop a broad range of skills which are highly prized by employers, including: the ability to communicate views and present arguments clearly and coherently the ability to critically digest, analyse and summarise content time management and the discipline to meet deadlines organisation and research skills problem-solving skills and capability being able to understand and process complex issues, to critically evaluate resources and construct coherent arguments both verbally and in writing is why many royal holloway classicists become employed in law, marketing, publishing, the media, government and finance. employers like channel 4, multinational law firm sj berwin, the guildhall (city of london), accountancy firm kpmg, the natural history museum, customs and immigration, london advertising, broadstone pensions and investments and the armed forces have all recently recruited royal holloway alumni from the department of classics.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Royal Holloway, University of London has partnerships with the following companies: