Classics and Ancient History

The Classics and Ancient History programme from University of Bristol has an international reputation for outstanding and innovative research. 

The Classics and Ancient History programme from University of Bristol is particularly well known for reception studies, which it pioneered in Britain, andinterdisciplinary approaches to the study of antiquity. As a research student, you will be a member of a thriving and dynamic community.

Career opportunities:

A large number of graduates from this programme develop careers in higher education or work on high-level research projects in the field of classics and ancient history; some graduates go on to careers in museums, education, and journalism.

Courses include

• Members of the department carry out research across the whole range of classical studies: Greek and Latin literature, ancient history and historiography, visual culture, philosophy and reception.

• Our work is characterised by a particular focus on interdisciplinary approaches and theoretical questions, and by an interest in the globalisation of classics.