An Egyptology and Ancient History degree enables you to combine a deep exploration of Egyptian art, history and civilisation, with wider ancient Greek and Roman civilisations. Your studies will be enriched by Swansea’s award-winning Egypt Centre, which contains a museum of over 4500 Egyptian antiquities.
Our three-year BA Egyptology and Ancient History degree helps to provide graduates with a wealth of inspiring career opportunities thanks to numerous transferable skills which are highly valued by employers.
Egyptology is ranked in the Top-20 for student experience (Times and Sunday Times 2018). Some 94% of graduates employed or in further study 6 months after graduating (Destination of Leavers from HE survey 2015) and 70% of our students achieved a 1st class or 2.1 honours degree in 2017/18.
Your early studies will focus on ancient Egyptian history, civilisation and language, alongside the political, social and cultural history of the Greek and Roman world. An extensive range of first year modules gives you scope to learn, discover and refine your interests.
The Egyptian Collection Practicum module offers a unique a four-week period of practical experience on site, involving an optional dissertation or museum project at the University’s Egypt Centre.
Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, you will have the freedom to tailor your degree according to your specialist interests as you progress.
The second year gives you a chance to study abroad for a semester in the USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong or Singapore. Later studies are shaped by advanced language modules and special interest modules.
Opportunities are also available to teach beginners Hieroglyphs to members of the local community, teach Latin to school children and lead workshops for the South West Wales Reaching Wider Partnership.
Students typically develop oral and writing skills through presenting ideas in different formats, supported by strong research and analysis. Assessment includes essay, coursework and examination, presentations and a dissertation.
Teaching is informed by a vibrant and supportive research environment that unites academics, postgraduates and visiting scholars around shared subject matter.
Graduates have progressed to careers in sectors such as education, heritage, business, media, politics and humanitarian services. Employers have included Mercedes Benz, English Heritage and St Fagans National History Museum.
Please visit our course page for more information:
swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/artsandhumanities/classics-ancient-history-and-egyptology/ba-egyahist-vv41/
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Course Details - Modules
You will study six modules each year to include compulsory and optional modules. Module selection options may change.
Course Details – Assessment Method
This degree programme is delivered through lectures, tutorials and seminars. You will usually receive nine hours minimum scheduled contact time with your teachers every week. Full attendance at lectures, seminars and personal tutorials (personal tutorials are obligatory). All Arts and Humanities degree programmes include independent learning which requires initiative and hard work.
We will challenge you with demanding teaching and assessment. Assessment includes essay, coursework and examination, presentations and a dissertation.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
VV41
Institution code:
S93
Campus Name:
Singleton Park Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Access to Humanities Course
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success.
If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one
grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
B + BB at A-Level
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
73%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
England
9000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9000.0
Year 1
Scotland
9000.0
Year 1
Wales
9000.0
Year 1
EU
19700.0
Year 1
International
19700.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
19700.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
19700.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Singleton Park
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Swansea
SA2 8PP
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