Over the four years of the programme you will explore topics such as the development of different systems of government (from democracy in ancient Greece to monarchy and empire in the Middle Ages), the formation of Europe, ancient and medieval belief systems and religious practices (from the pantheon of ancient deities to the dominance of Christianity), the development of the legal system, and the role of warfare in bringing about change. You will have the opportunity to explore developments in educational practices including the emergence of the university, changing attitudes to gender, sexuality and the place of women in society, and the different styles of European art and architecture used in the period. You will be taught by experts from the departments of Classics, History, and History of Art, and will be encouraged to engage with a range of source material, including documents (in translation), archaeological sites, imagery and buildings. You will be able to examine artefacts at first-hand in archives and museums, and discuss topics in depth in seminars, as well as attending lectures.