Honours in Ancient History prepares students to undertake advanced research in areas such as ancient history and languages, and further develops the analytical, methodological, and communicative skills which they have already gained from their undergraduate studies.

• To enable students with an adequate background in Ancient History to pursue further study in one specialist area in more depth than is possible with a pass degree.
• To enhance students' capacity for independent research and to acquire research skills appropriate to their area of specialisation.
• To train to a standard sufficient for enrolment in postgraduate research degrees, and for a specialist career. Achievement of first class or IIA honours allows direct entry to a PhD program.