Uncover some of the earliest civilisations in the world and study the people and customs of the past with online ancient history courses.

Learn new skills, pursue your interests or advance your career with our short online courses.

Durham University, British Council, University of Leicester & University of Oxford

Endangered Archaeology: Using Remote Sensing to Protect Cultural Heritage

6 weeks

3 hrs per week

Free digital upgrade

University of Reading

Archaeology: from Dig to Lab and Beyond

2 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

University of Padova, Erasmus+ & ED-editor project

Historic Landscape Archaeology: Approaches, Methods and Beneficiaries

4 weeks

4 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

University of Reading

Rome: A Virtual Tour of the Ancient City

5 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

University of Padova

Change of Era: The Origins of Christian Culture through the Lens of Archaeology

4 weeks

5 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

Leiden University

Introduction to Comparative Indo-European Linguistics

8 weeks

4 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

Keio University & British Library

Travelling Books: History in Europe and Japan

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

The Open University

Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World

6 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

The University of Glasgow

Early Modern Scottish Palaeography: Reading Scotland's Records

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

SOAS University of London

Zoroastrianism: History, Religion, and Belief

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

Discover how ancient history has shaped life today

What do democracy, trade, and medicine have in common? They were all established in the ancient world. The study of ancient history reveals countless customs, behaviours, and ideals that are still upheld in the modern day.

Studying ancient history online is a flexible and fun way to uncover the major events and personalities of the past. FutureLearn has various ancient history courses to encourage your curiosity in some of the earliest cities in the world.

You will learn with passionate historians and professors from top universities all around the world. Engage in debates and interpret fascinating evidence with your peers. Going back in time is made possible with online ancient history courses.