About the subject
Classical Archaeology and Ancient History specialises in the study of the ancient Greek and Roman world. By studying ancient written sources and archaeological remains you will acquire an understanding of why the reception Classical culture has been important to the development of Western culture
In Classical Archaeology and Ancient History we focus on ancient societies around the Mediterranean from prehistoric times to the fall of the Roman Empire. We study archaeological objects, art, architecture and ancient texts to learn more about the history, archaeology, politics, economy, religion, literature, and philosophy of ancient societies. By studying ancient cultures from a multidisciplinary approach central phenomena and ideologies with roots in antiquity, such as democracy, dictatorships and ethnicity, are discussed and problematized.
Career opportunities
After graduation you can work in a museum or university. Your exam will also be useful to professions in media, culture, education and tourism.
Courses and programmes
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Bachelor's programme
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Cultural Studies Program, 180 credits
Programme, Bachelor's level, On campus, History, Ethnology, Art History, History of Ideas, Musicology, Literature, Performance Studies, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History, Archaeology, Children's Culture, Cinema Studies, Philosophy, History of Religions, Fashion Studies, Economic History, Gender Studies, Human Geography, Latin America Studies, Media and Communication Studies, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
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Cultural Studies Program, 180 credits
Programme, Bachelor's level, On campus, History, Ethnology, Art History, History of Ideas, Musicology, Literature, Performance Studies, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History, Archaeology, Children's Culture, Cinema Studies, Philosophy, History of Religions, Fashion Studies, Economic History, Gender Studies, Human Geography, Latin America Studies, Media and Communication Studies, Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
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Master's programme
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Course at bachelor's level
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Classical Archaeology and Ancient History I, 30 credits
Course, Bachelor's level, On campus, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
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Ancient ceramics in context, 15 credits
Course, Bachelor's level, On campus, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
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Colour and Painting in Antiquity, 7.5 credits
Course, Bachelor's level, On campus, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
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Classical Archaeology and Ancient History I, 30 credits
Course, Bachelor's level, On campus, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
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Greek and Roman Mythology, 15 credits
Course, Bachelor's level, On campus, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
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The Archaeology and History of Ancient Crete, 7.5 credits
Course, Bachelor's level, On campus, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
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Classical Archaeology and Ancient History II, 30 credits
Course, Bachelor's level, On campus, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
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Course at master's level
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Material, methods and theories in Classical Studies I, 7.5 credits
Course, Master's level, On campus, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
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Material, methods and theories in Classical Studies II, 7.5 credits
Course, Master's level, On campus, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
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Greek and Roman mythology, 15 credits
Course, Master's level, On campus, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
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Field methods in Classical Archaeology II, 7.5 credits
Course, Master's level, On campus, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
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Degree
For a bachelor’s degree in Classical Archaeology and Ancient you can choose to study individual courses or join one of the bachelor’s programmes listed under Educations within the subject.
The bachelor’s degree in Classical Archaeology and Ancient is only offered in Swedish.
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A master’s degree in Classical Archaeology and Ancient can only be obtained through enrolment in one of the master’s programmes listed under Educations within the subject.
Research
Research in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History is focused on classic Greece and Rome. Current research centers on Aegean prehistory, Greek and Roman political history, rituals in ancient religion, early Christian society in Egypt and Etruscan and Roman archaeology.