This major has been to meet the teaching prerequisites for education students who want to teach history in high schools. The Ancient History / History major provides insight into ancient and modern worlds. Ancient History will teach you about early Mediterranean cultures, including their art, literature, religion, philosophy and social customs. Courses from the History part of your major cover topics from world history, Chinese history, Middle-Eastern history, and more. Both Ancient History and History will teach you how to interrogate the past and better understand the forces that have shaped societies and cultures in the modern world.

The Bachelor of Arts provides you with a well-rounded education, the ability to think and analyse, to write effectively, and the specialist knowledge gained in your major. As a result, a BA opens up a range of career opportunities including but not limited to:

• advertising, marketing, PR and media
• arts curatorship
• communications
• community/voluntary sector
• foreign affairs and trade
• government sector
• project management
• theatre direction and production.

Alternatively, you may choose to progress to honours, which further enhances your career prospects. Many employers, such as those in the public and finance sectors, require you to hold an honours degree.