Last modified: 22 Jul 2026 13:42
This course will explore the rise and fall of Empires from the ancient world and beyond; examining to what extent religion, power struggles, conflict and politics impacted the shaping of an ancient Empire and the world today.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will look explore Mesopotamian, Greek and Roman Empires and leading into the Medieval World.
The course will explore a range of materials: from ancient Greek, Babylonian and Roman sources. Textual and archaeological data from the 15th century BCE to 4st century CE will also be considered.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Feedback | Word Count | 2000 | ||
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Feedback | Word Count | 2000 | ||
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Feedback |
2-hour online exam. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Apply | Students will be expected: i. to provide a firm academic appreciation of the subject content; ii. consider the broader implications of the course content and inter-disciplinary approaches. |
| Factual | Evaluate | students will be expected: i. to critically apply knowledge in a range of formats and presentational styles especially as this course draws a broad chronological canvas and will be team taught, ii. be |
| Factual | Understand | students will be expected: i. to identify and critically analyse primary and secondary material; ii. Consider methodological approaches. |
| Procedural | Create | Students will be expected to demonstrate, i. to engage with a range of technology interfaces. |
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