Course summary
This four-year Egyptology and Ancient History degree with a Foundation Year covers the study of Ancient Egyptian language, literature, history and culture. The first year of the course will give you an exciting introduction to higher education and will enable you to explore a range of topics. A Foundation Year is ideal if you need a little more support after further education or if you are returning to education after a gap in your studies. On completion, you will then progress onto the three-year degree program in Egyptology and Ancient History. You will explore Egyptian art, architecture, history and civilisation, archaeology, religion and gender alongside the political, social and cultural history of the Greek and Roman world. Our interdisciplinary approach will give you the freedom to tailor your degree according to your specialist interests as you progress. Your studies will be enriched by practical experience at Swansea’s award-winning Egypt Centre, our on campus museum which contains over 5,000 Egyptian antiquities. You can also gain further teaching experience as part of the South West Wales Reaching Wider Partnerships or by teaching Hieroglyphs or Latin to schools and the local community. Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, teaching is informed by our world-leading research. You will be part of a close-knit student community and can get involved in a wide range of clubs and societies including the Egyptological Society and Ancient World Society which run events and trips throughout the year. Graduates have progressed to careers in sectors such as education, archives, museums and heritage, business, media and public relations and public services. Ancient History at Swansea is ranked: • 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024) • 3rd in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2024) • 3rd in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024) • Top 10 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2024) • Top 51-90 in the World (QS World Rankings 2023) Please visit our course page for more information: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/classics-ancient-history-egyptology/ba-egyptology-ancient-history
Modules
Your first year is your Foundation Year, which will introduce you to university-life, covering key themes of study and knowledge and skills building ready to enter the three years of your BA degree. Your second year of study is made up of compulsory modules covering a range of themes. Compulsory modules are studied by all students on the programme, meaning you are automatically enrolled. Examples include: • Introduction to Ancient Egyptian History, Society and Culture • Greek History and Society • Age of Empire: Ancient Egypt and her Neighbours • Rome from Village to Empire: An Introduction to Roman History Your third year will comprise entirely of optional modules from a expansive range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Introduction to Egyptian Archaeology • Egyptian Art and Architecture • The Greek Romance: Sea, Sun and Sex • Introduction to Egyptian Archaeology • Alexander and the Hellenistic world Your fourth and final year comprises almost entirely of optional modules, allowing you to shape your own degree, alongside undertaking a compulsory independent dissertation project. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/classics-ancient-history-egyptology/ba-egyptology-ancient-history
Assessment method
We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include: Essays; Presentations (individual & group); Source Analysis & Skill based assessment. Throughout your undergraduate Egyptology and Ancient History 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: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/classics-ancient-history-egyptology/ba-egyptology-ancient-history or get in touch with us at [email protected]
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- VV40
- 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
Swansea University welcomes students from all around the globe with a wide range of international qualifications. With our community of staff and students from over 130 different countries, Swansea can feel like a home away from home. We have dedicated international teams readily available to support students from the application process right the way through to graduation. The International@campuslife team contain fully trained immigration specialists who help students, and their families in several ways - from support with visas and immigration to settling into life in the UK. We also offer a range of international scholarships available to students who can demonstrate academic excellence. Full details of the scholarships we have available can be found here: www.swansea.ac.uk/international-students/my-finances/international-scholarships/ Entry requirements for individual courses can vary. If you are currently studying towards non-UK qualifications or hold a non-UK qualification you must obtain a suitable equivalent for entry onto our courses. All our minimum entry requirements and relevant country information can be found on our country pages: www.swansea.ac.uk/international-students/my-country/ Most academic departments will ask for an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) for undergraduate degrees but there are exceptions, and you should always check the individual entry requirements on our course pages. If you have any questions about specific entry requirements, please contact [email protected]
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CDD
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
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
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Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP