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Classical Studies with a Foundation Year at Swansea University - UCAS

Swansea University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Swansea University (Prifysgol Abertawe)

Classical Studies with a Foundation Year

Course summary

Classical Studies focuses on the literature of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, along with the cultures that created it. Studying this four-year BA degree will allow you to read all kinds of texts in translation from around the ancient Mediterranean and develop an understanding of Greek and Roman culture from the archaic period to the fall of the Roman Empire and beyond. You will explore the stories and mythology of Greece and Rome and learn how to perform close analysis with an eye for detail. You may investigate familiar texts, such as epics and tragedies, as well as often overlooked genres from the ancient world, including novels and satire. The first year of this course will be spent as a Foundation Year, providing an exciting introduction to the humanities and social sciences. It is ideal for those who need extra support after further education or if you are returning to education after a gap. You will then progress on to Year one of the full degree programme. At Swansea we offer unique resources, including access to our own on campus museum, The Egypt Centre, where you will be able to access cultural artifacts and gain first-hand practical experience. You will also be able to input into work undertaken across our established research groups: KYKNOS – the Centre for Research on the Narrative Literatures of the Ancient World and OLCAP (Object-and Landscape-Centred Approaches to the Past), which focuses on material culture in research and teaching. Through the course you will be part of a close-knit student community and will have the opportunity to join in with many clubs and societies including The Society for Ancient Studies and our Egyptology Society which organise social and cultural events, including museum trips. We also have an active guest speaker programme. This four-year BA honours degree aims to equip you with skills that enhance your future employability. To enhance your career prospects, we offer the opportunity to sign up for various employability and engagement-related placements, such as the Week of Work. Students of Classical Studies receive a comprehensive grounding in how to research, develop, and present complex ideas in a clear and systematic fashion. You will gain a useful attention to detail along with ways and means to approach the unfamiliar with confidence. Our graduates have entered a wide range of sectors including education, business, media and public relations and marketing.

Modules

In Year 0, you will typically study areas including: Research Essay, Academic Writing and Skills Development, Introduction to Being Human, Critical Reflection and Problem Solving. In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Of Gods and Heroes - Greek Mythology, Ovid's Metamorphoses: The Transformations of Mythology. In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: Reading Classical Civilisation, The Roman Comic Novel, Myths and Society in the Greek World, Gender in the Roman World. In Year 3, you will typically study areas including: Culture and Control in Roman Britain, Pompeii and the Cities of Vesuvius. You will also undertake a Classics, Ancient History, Egyptology Dissertation.

Assessment method

We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include:

  • Object-focused practical work
  • Creative work (rewritings of myth in modern contexts, film scripts, staged debates, mixed media projects, animations, various kinds of artistic endeavour)
  • Article summaries and critical reviews of scholarship
  • Blogposts for a lay audience
  • Presentations
  • Group projects, sometimes assessed by self-reflective essays
  • Commentaries
Throughout your undergraduate Classical Studies degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/classics-ancient-history-egyptology/ba-classical-studies/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
Q814
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Singleton Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

If you are an International Student, please visit our International pages for more information about entry requirements: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/students/requirements/

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English and Maths GCSEs Minimum Grade c (4). Entry requirements are flexible and all offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement.


English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.

English Language Requirements at Swansea University

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/
Classical Studies with a Foundation Year at Swansea University - UCAS