Student stories
Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology, Egyptology (CAHAE)
Bringing the past to life
Step into the ancient world and bring the past to life. Build your skills and understanding across the Near East, Egypt, the Hellenistic period and the Roman Empire – and discover how these cultures still shape our world today.
Explore everything from poetry and philosophy to material culture, science and medicine - and even take part in real research, join fieldwork at sites around the globe, and study within an award-winning subject area.
Hear from our students on why they study Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology and Egyptology at Manchester.
Enjoy a truly multidisciplinary learning experience.
Our Department is one of the largest and liveliest of its kind in the UK.
Explore humanity from its earliest origins.
Both undergraduate and postgraduate courses available.
Hear form our students
CAHAE in action
Student blogs
Studying Classics and Ancient History
Studying at Manchester gave me flexible modules to explore new areas and combine creative writing with Classics, building confidence, skills and a sense of direction.
Why I chose to study BA Classics
I chose Manchester for its amazing resources and flexible Classics degree. Small, friendly classes and optional modules let me explore languages, literature and new interests like Biblical Hebrew and hieroglyphs.
What our students say
Anabelle Costello, Classical Studies
"I chose to do my degree in Classical studies because it was the subject I found most interesting at A-level.
Additionally, I believe it has the correct kind of transferable skills for a future career in journalism or publishing, which is what I would like to pursue."
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