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Module 1: Foundations of Ancient Civilisations
Topics Covered:
Understanding Ancient History: Definition, significance, and relevance to
modern studies.
From Hunter-Gatherers to Settled Societies: Analysing the origins and transition
to city-states.
Geography and Early Civilisations: Evaluating the role of geography in shaping
Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China.
Technological and Cultural Innovations: Examining Bronze Age advancements
and their impact.
Development of Writing Systems: Comparing early writing methods and their role
in record-keeping.
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Module 2: Classical Civilisations—Greece and Rome
Topics Covered:
The Evolution of Classical Greece and Rome: Examining political, cultural, and
military history.
Greek City-States and Democracy: Understanding the Rise of Athens and the
Concept of Democracy.
Major Conflicts in Greece: The Persian Wars and Alexander the Great’s
Conquests.
Roman Republic and Empire: Analysing the politics, society, and law that
defined Rome.
Philosophy and Intellectual Contributions: Exploring Socratic thought and its
modern influence.
Cultural Achievements: Literature, art, and architectural innovations from Greece
and Rome.
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Module 3: The Cradle of Empires—The Ancient Near East
Topics Covered:
Rise and Fall of Near Eastern Empires: The Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian
civilisations.
Interplay of Power, Religion, and Economy: Assessing Governance and Religious
Influence.
Cultural Contributions: Exploring the Hittites, Phoenicians, and early Hebrews.
Key Texts and Evidence: Analysing the Epic of Gilgamesh and Hammurabi's Code.
Archaeological Insights: Interpreting evidence from significant Near Eastern sites
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Module 4: Ancient Egypt—Civilisation Along the Nile
Topics Covered:
The Role of the Nile: Examining its impact on Egypt’s economy, agriculture, and
culture.
Pharaohs and Governance: Understanding socio-political structures across the Old,
Middle, and New Kingdoms.
Religious Beliefs and Practices: Exploring gods, the afterlife, and mummification
rituals.
Architectural Wonders: Analysing the pyramids, temples, and the Sphinx as
reflections of cultural values.
Daily Life in Ancient Egypt: Investigating societal roles, economic systems, and
cultural practices.
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Module 5: Global Perspectives—Civilisations Beyond Europe
Topics Covered:
Exploring Ancient Civilisations Globally: The Mayan, Aztec, and Incan societies.
Trade and Cultural Exchange: Examining the impact of trade routes like the Silk
Road.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s Contributions: The Kushite and Axumite civilisations.
Asia’s Political and Cultural Evolution: Insights into Ancient India and China’s
Governance, Religion, and Art.
Assessing Global Impact: Understanding the interconnectedness of ancient
civilisations.
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Module 6: Wars, Strategies, and Diplomacy in Antiquity
Understanding Ancient Conflicts: Causes, Consequences, and Technological
Advancements in Warfare.
Legendary Conflicts: Analysing the Trojan War and its historical basis.
Punic Wars: Rome’s rivalry with Carthage and its implications for empire
building.
Persian-Greek Wars: Military strategies and outcomes of the Persian and
Peloponnesian Wars.
Diplomacy and Alliances: Evaluating treaties and power dynamics in the ancient
world.
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Module 7: Religion, Mythology, and Philosophy
Topics Covered:
Comparative Religion: Examining religious beliefs and practices in major ancient
civilisations.
The Role of Myths: Understanding Pantheons and Their Societal Significance
(Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian).
Philosophical Origins: Exploring the contributions of Socrates, Confucius, and
Zoroastrianism.
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Module 8: The Enduring Legacy of the Ancient World
Topics Covered:
Modern Influence of Ancient Civilisations: Evaluating their role in shaping
contemporary culture and governance.
Preservation of Historical Evidence: Discussing archaeology, museums, and
digital heritage.
Rediscovery of Ancient Texts and Artefacts: Exploring how historical
understanding evolves.
Ancient History in Popular Culture: Examining its representation in films,
literature, and media.
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Module 9: Research methods and methodology in history
Topics Covered:
Research Skills and How to Conduct Research in Ancient History
Guidelines, laws, and standards to conduct research in the UK and internationally
for ancient history
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Module 10: Dissertation Writing and Structure
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