BA (Hons) Egyptology and Ancient History at Swansea University

Programme overview

A BA exploring the histories and cultures of ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, with a focus on art, archaeology, languages and literature of the ancient Eastern Mediterranean world. Students develop research, analysis and critical thinking skills.

Faculty: School of Culture and Communication | Department: Classics, Ancient History, Egyptology | Duration: 3 years full time (4 years with a Foundation Year, a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry) | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Introduction to Ancient Egyptian History, Culture and Society, History of the Mediterranean World (c.1000 BCE - c.500 CE), Why the ancient world matters today and Voices of the Nile, with language options in Greek and Latin. Later modules include Introduction to Egyptian Archaeology, Language of the Pharaohs: An Introduction to Hieroglyphic Literacy and Egyptian Art and Architecture.

Career pathways

Graduates enter heritage management and tourism, museums and cultural institutions, education and teaching, publishing, media and public relations, business and management, politics and the civil service, and research and development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: A level ABB-BBC; BTEC DDM-DMM; UK Access to HE in Humanities or Social Sciences, minimum of 21 Distinctions and 24 Merits at Level 3; T Levels Merit; mixed qualifications 112-128 UCAS tariff points from the 3 highest qualifications; International Baccalaureate 32 points. Foundation Year route: A level CDD-DDD; BTEC MMP; T Levels Pass.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,300 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee for the full-time route as published on the course page. International fees increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study. Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time (4 years with a Foundation Year, a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry)

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