Oct 23, 2014 classics and ancient history at newcastle university. Classics and ancient history at the university of manchester if you are a newcomer to the study classics andor ancient history, or even if you have had some experience already, you might like to try these books. Our research covers all major aspects of the study. Rome has a long and distinguished history at the university of manchester, with an excellent record in both teaching and research. Key databases classics and ancient history annee philologique this is an index to research on all aspects of classical antiquity, which covers books, journal articles, conference proceedings and dissertations.
The manchester masters bursary is a universitywide scheme that offers 100 bursaries worth. Classics and ancient history at newcastle, newcastle upon tyne. After education at shrewsbury school 19531958 he proceeded to trinity college, dublin 19581963, where he was a foundation scholar in classics and won several academic prizes, including the tyrrell memorial gold medal for greek and latin verse and prose composition 1960. Classics and ancient history at newcastle university. Classics and ancient history university of manchester. From fortnightly socials to exotic abroad trips, the aim and objective of the society is to offer a meeting point for those who are interested and or study ancient history classics. Classics and ancient history at newcastle received a very strong research rating in the 2014 research excellence framework. We provide information for all of the key parts of university research including accommodation, fees and sport. Official facebook page for classics and ancient history at newcastle university. Classics, ancient history and egyptology swansea university. Of special significance for classicists and ancient historians are the impressive collections of papyri, medieval manuscripts and early printed books held at the john rylands library. Classics and ancient history at manchester home facebook.
Our speakers largely include guests from universities in the uk and overseas, though manchester staff, research fellows and thirdyear phds also contribute. The university of liverpool has pioneered the study of the ancient world for more than years and has an international reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. We have been an international centre for classics and ancient history since 1881. Find out about the classics and ancient history department at the university of manchester its courses, research and expertise.
Recent holders of professorships in classical fields include such distinguished scholars as rs conway, tbl webster, jn adams and tj cornell. Classics and ancient history at newcastle university has a long and distinguished reputation. May 05, 2020 welcome to the classics, ancient history and egyptology library subject guide. It reflects the broad, multidisciplinary nature of the subject, which includes latin and greek language, the history of greek and roman antiquity from archaic times to the beginning of the middle ages, and greek and roman literature, philosophy, and culture. Finding books classics, ancient history and egyptology. Staff in medieval and early modern studies at the university of manchester range in expertise from late antiquity to the end of the early modern period. Our regular public lecture series, in which we invite academics from universities all over the country to give a talk on some area of classics and ancient history to a public. Classics and ancient history subject guides at university. We offer a range of single and joint honours degrees in ancient history, classical civilisation and classical literature. You will have a chance to learn about early greek philosophy, greek art and architecture, the hellenic age and greek literature and poetry.
Here you can find information about the manchester ca and manchester classics for all along with details of the many events and activities we run every year, including. You may be required to learn ancient greek, depending on your university and course, in order to directly explore the literature, politics, philosophy and history of ancient greece. Office location g14 manchester centre for youth studies geoffrey manton building, manchester campus. Classics and ancient history edinburgh university press.
Classics at newcastle has recently been singled out for. Classics focuses on the study of the greek and roman worlds, ranging from the earliest greek literature to the fall of the roman empire. Key books a history of the classical greek world 478 323 bc. Youll combine a wide range of optional modules exploring ancient literature and culture, art and history, with case studies on the ancient world and its interpretation to prepare you for the thirdyear dissertation. British and eu students intending to take a research degree mphil or phd in the school are eligible to apply for support. The bristol classics hub south west promotes the development of classical subjects in state schools. At the moment im doing research on ancient greece, and i also teach some of our undergraduate students about ancient greece. All swansea university libraries are shut in accordance with government guidance until further notice. Classics and ancient history at the university of manchester. Our e books on classics, ancient history and egyptology are available via three main websites.
It is clear that the letters of fronto were divided into a number of books, including five books to marcus aurelius, two to lucius. Classics and ancient history at manchester active research environment our research seminar, which meets every thursday in termtime and is one of the largest and liveliest in the country. Sapienza university of rome leads the way this year, with the english heavyweights of oxford and cambridge close behind. Youll choose three optional modules, from at least two areas of study. The library boasts 12,500 books printed between 1475 and 1640 including the second largest collection of works printed by caxton, and around 45,000 printed. Our vision to provide an outstanding, researchled student experience will see you quickly develop the skills and knowledge that will make employers. The chief disciplines represented are history, art history, english literature, religions and theology, and european languages. Dr april pudsey senior lecturer in roman history, head of history of childhood at mcys. Hans beck books editor advisory editor the encyclopedia of ancient history. Martin ferguson smith, obe, frgs, frhists, fsa born 26 april 1940, birmingham, england is a british scholar and writer. Classics and ancient history newcastle university youtube. See a list of the university of manchester librarys academic engagement librarians within.
There are, in fact, quite a few areas where your transferrable skills would be valued, such as. In 1904 the university established the institute of archaeology, the first centre for the academic study of the methods and practice of. Department of classics and ancient history bristol classics. The classics research division at reading, which has a history of over 100 years, has been recognised as a worldleading authority on classical civilisations of the mediterranean. Studying classics and ancient history at university will prepare you to work in a number of sectors, including media and broadcasting, teaching and academia, museum and gallery work, and marketing.
Research in classics, ancient history, archaeology and egyptology at the university of manchester. Our library collection reflects the full range of our expertise in classics and ancient history. Welcome to the classics, ancient history and egyptology library subject guide. Ancient history and classics have been taught in liverpool since 1881. St andrews, in common with other scottish universities, allows you to start initially with more breadth and potentially combine your subject with another. Im aimee schofield, and im a phd student at the university of manchester.
Classics and ancient history at manchester, manchester, united kingdom. Weve been teaching latin and greek here since 1874, and ancient history and classical archaeology since 1910 and 1931 respectively. Institute of greece, rome and the classical tradition. Classics and ancient history university of liverpool. Our independent uk university league tables and rankings 2020 provide you with a helpful guide to which university is best for you, overall and by subject. Ancient greece at manchester the classics and ancient history department teaches students all about the ancient world.
Ma classics and ancient history the university of manchester. We help students around the world to research courses, universities and colleges. Study in humanities were home to almost 17,000 students, studying across 36 disciplines in law, business, social sciences, arts, languages and cultures, and environment, education and development. May 19, 2011 classics and ancient history at manchester, manchester, united kingdom. To login, use your 6 digit student number as the username and your usual password. Working as an archivist, you would buy and maintain historical documents on. Today our research and teaching not only explore the greek and roman worlds but reach out to discover the history, society and culture of egypt, persia and the near east. You will acquire an excellent general knowledge of the wider field in question and high competence in relevant languages ancient and modern and associated. Office hours i am currently on research buyout and have no fixed office hours, but am happy to arrange by appointment. Manchester classical association promoting classics in.
Our staff include scholars of outstanding international reputation. Our ma classics and ancient history masters course is flexible and wideranging. Introduction the childrens university of manchester. But it also covers the way ancient culture has been received and interpreted ever since. Classics and ancient history at newcastle home facebook. Our research has significant impact on global understanding of the ancient world. Classics, ancient history and archaeology researchers.
The university of manchester library one of five national research libraries. Essay workshops are being organised for firstyear students, dissertation workshops are being organised for thirdyear students. Classics, ancient history and archaeology the university of. Faculty of humanities the university of manchester library. Students have access to our extensive digital resources, which include dedicated databases for greek and latin texts, bibliographical tools, online reference materials, subjectoriented search engines, and specialist books and journals held in the sydney jones library of the university. From fortnightly socials to exotic abroad trips, the aim and objective of the society is to offer a meeting point for those who are interested andor study ancient historyclassics. Our research covers greek and roman history, classical literature and its reception, and classical philology and linguistics. Research, teaching and support staff in the department classics, ancient history, archaeology, and egyptology.