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The Bachelor of Arts in Ancient History and History with Year Abroad program at the University of Southampton Malaysia offers a comprehensive study of global perspectives on ancient, medieval, and modern history. Students are immersed in a vibrant research environment at Southampton and have the unique opportunity to spend their third year studying at a partner university abroad. This degree provides a strong foundation for further academic pursuits or a career in fields such as teaching, media, museums, or galleries. Students explore diverse approaches to historical analysis and engage with different periods in history, covering the evolution of historical debates, methods of envisioning the past, and a wide range of topics spanning from ancient history to contemporary events like the war on terror. The year abroad component allows students to expand their horizons by studying at prestigious universities in Europe, the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, or Australia, enhancing their cultural understanding and global perspectives.
Compulsory modules include an introduction to the ancient world. You'll also cover periodization, which is the process of categorising the past into discrete blocks of time.
You’ll choose modules from options designed to immerse you in the critical study of historical episodes and themes. These include death in the ancient world, world history in 40 objects, and 20th century China.
You’ll cover larger periods of time or geography by choosing topics such as:
You’ll also prepare for your year abroad.
You’ll spend a year studying abroad at one of our partner institutions. These can be found in locations like:
You can arrange an approved work placement as an alternative to study.
The Reading Histories module in semester 1 will help you shape your ideas for your dissertation. You’ll work closely with a group who are interested in a similar historical period to engage with key literature and historiographical approaches.
You can also choose from specialist options as diverse as Ancient Egypt, Anglo Saxon England, the Great Exhibition, the Holocaust or the Vietnam war.
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