MA Classics and Ancient History at Swansea University

Programme overview

A research-led master's covering the cultures, histories and literatures of ancient Greece, the Roman world, the Levant and the Near East, building critical understanding of the concepts and techniques that shaped the modern study of ancient civilisations and the specialist research skills for advanced work in related fields.

Faculty: Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Culture and Communication | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 or 3 years part-time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Research Methodologies in Classics and Ancient History and Advanced Research Project Preparation, with options including Greek and Latin language modules at beginner to further levels, Heritage in Conflict, Creations of Egypt in the Greco-Roman World and Reading Medieval Manuscripts, plus a dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates enter education, museums and heritage, libraries and archives, journalism and media, marketing and business, and government and the civil service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent in Ancient History, Classics, Classical Civilisation or a related Arts and Humanities subject. International applicants whose first language is not English need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent English test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,550 a year (2026/27). MA, 1-year full-time. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,250 a year (2026/27). MA, 1-year full-time. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 or 3 years part-time

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