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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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