Ancient History and History with a Year Abroad

Course summary

Studying the Ancient History and History degree enables you to explore distant civilisations which remain influential today, alongside more contemporary historical disciplines addressing subjects such as history and memory of war and conflict, public history and heritage, and modern British social history. This three-year degree helps to provide graduates with a wealth of inspiring career opportunities thanks to numerous transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. Ancient History at Swansea is ranked 2nd in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023), and History at Swansea is ranked top 20 for Teaching (NSS 2022). With a wide choice of modules to choose from including; gender and women’s history, Greek and Roman history and society, modern British social history, health and medicine, you will have plenty of scope to learn, discover and refine your interests. You can also learn Greek or Latin. Enhance your practical skills and experiences by taking part in the ‘Literacy through Latin’ work placement project, teaching Latin in local schools. The third year of this degree will provide valuable cultural and academic experiences with a Year Abroad. Teaching on this course is informed by a vibrant and supportive research environment that unites academics, postgraduates and visiting scholars around shared subject matter. Our students can also get actively involved in a wide-range of clubs and societies including the History Society, one of Swansea University’s largest academic societies. Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, you will have beaches, parkland and a vibrant city all close by. Graduates of this degree have progressed to careers in sectors such as education, heritage, business, media, politics and public services. Please visit our course page for more information: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/classics-ancient-history-egyptology/ba-ancient-history-history/#bbq=on

Modules

Your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including: • Greek History and Society • Rome from Village to Empire: An Introduction to Roman History • Making History In your second year you will study a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with your third year comprising entirely optional modules from a wide range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Beginning Greek Language • Gender in the Roman World • The Imperials Image: Roman Emperors and Empresses in History, Literature and Art • Roman Love Poetry • Revolutionary America, 1760 - 1791 Your final year will include an optional independent dissertation project. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/classics-ancient-history-egyptology/ba-ancient-history-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: • Presentations • Group Work • Personal Reflection Throughout your undergraduate Ancient History and 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: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/classics-ancient-history-egyptology/ba-ancient-history-history or get in touch with us at [email protected]

How to apply

25Jan

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:: V190

Institution code:: S93

Campus name:: Singleton Park Campus

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

International applicants

If you are an international applicant please visit our international pages for more information and details on how to apply: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 120 points

A level - BBB

Access to HE Diploma - D: 21 credits M: 24 credits

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Extended Project

GCSE/National 4/National 5

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/

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Fees and funding

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