Ancient Studies

Was Caesar the first populist? Can Harry Potter be regarded as a mythological hero? The Bachelor's programme in Ancient Studies investigates the Classical cultures that lie at the roots of our modern world. You will gain insight in the art, literature, philosophy, history, and mythology of Antiquity. You will learn to conduct solid research into ancient topics and use your historical knowledge to develop a critical outlook on contemporary trends and developments.

Language of instruction

English

Mode

Full-time

Location

University Quarter

Oct27

Bachelor's Week 27-31 Oct

Dec01

Experience Days 1-12 Dec

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Why Ancient Studies at the UvA

Unique profile

You will study the history, literature, and material culture of the ancient world from a broad geographical and temporal perspective.

Five specialisations

Choose between: Ancient History, Archaeology or Ancient Near Eastern Studies. Dutch speaking students can also specialize in Ancient Latin and Ancient Greek.

ACASA

The programme is taught by a multidisciplinary team of lecturers in a unique collaboration between the Uva and VU.

Ideal study environment

You will study in the cultural heart of Amsterdam, with its many museums and cultural institutions, such as the Allard Pierson and the Rijksmuseum.

Is Ancient Studies right for you?

You are interested in the cultural history of Antiquity and its influence up to the present day.
You are eager to investigate ancient material and textual sources and want to become a specialist with a broad, critical outlook.
You are keen to participate in a community with ca. 55 Dutch and international first-year students and look forward to go on excursions to interesting ancient sites and museums.
You want to study at an interdisciplinary center of expertise on the ancient world, which is ACASA, a UvA-VU collaboration between Archaeologists, Classicists and Ancient historians of both universities.