BA (Hons) Ancient History and History at Swansea University

This joint degree studies a broad span of ancient, medieval and modern history, from Greek city-states and Roman emperors to medieval monarchies and modern revolutions. It encourages critical thinking about the chronological boundaries placed on the past, following themes such as power, gender, belief and resistance across periods. A wide range of modules across ancient, medieval, early modern and modern history lets students tailor their studies.

Faculty: School of Culture and Communication  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a year abroad or year in industry)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules are History of the Mediterranean World (c.1000 BCE-c.500 CE), From Facts to Fake News, Pompeii and Beyond and Global Challenges and the Historian, with options including Ancient Egyptian history, Making Modern Europe, Medieval Matters and Latin. Year 2 includes The Practice of History, Archaic Greece, Gender in the Roman World, Alexander and the Hellenistic World and a schools work placement.

Career pathways

Graduates enter heritage and tourism, teaching and education, media and public relations, marketing, business and management, and politics and the civil service.

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