Is Ancient History a good subject to do a university?

Question

is it respected?

Answer 1

As PhD canidate in Early Modern Japanese History, though far from anceint history, I can tell you that a PhD in a non-American field is generally rather difficult. First since you are doing Ancient History, I am presuming you mean the Mediterrean world, you will need to know at minimum 2 additional langauges: Greek and Latin. Perhaps even some German, French or some other European languages to look at what European scholars have said.

I think languages are the hardest part, but more importantly you need to be working on a topic that is interesting and something that has not really been done or evaluated that is interesting and will help you get funding.

A PhD in History generally takes about seven years after your undergrad degree, but this varies.

Only puruse a degree in Ancient history if you really want to become a professor or perhaps work in a musuem.

Hope this helps and sorry if it sounds discouraging but its a rewarding career.

Answer 2

Yeah - I think it is as respected as most of the other Humanities subjects. I always found that history was considered to be one of the most "scientific" of the arts subjects if you get my meaning.

When I was at university, the Ancient History mob were the boys to hang with - drinking, socialising etc

Answer 3

i presume you mean to study at a university. if you do elect to study anciet history it would be wise to learn the language of teh period thqat you will be studying, eg if your going to study anciet roman histroy then you will need to learn latin so you can read the primary source materials. you cant rely on someones interpretations of them, or ancient greece then learn greek etc, you get the idea. and no knowledge is a waste as the forst bonehead that responded indicated. i have a masters degree in american histroya dn i work in the market making a good living, based on my general intelligence aquired in my masters program

Answer 4

Do NOT waste your money getting a history major unless you intend to TEACH in a school, or become a college proffessor. Other wise you will simply waste thousand of dollars learning a subject with little opportunity for employment.

Answer 5

If that's what interests you, then yes. And yes, any kind of historical study is respected. You could also fold this line of study into the study of anthropology or archeology as well.

Answer 6

If you wish to spend your life as an academic. It has little or no practical use.

Answer 7

No