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This three-year Egyptology and Ancient History degree covers the study of Ancient Egyptian language, literature, history and culture.
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 camp...
This three-year Egyptology and Ancient History degree covers the study of Ancient Egyptian language, literature, history and culture.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Our interdisciplinary approach will give you the freedom to tailor your degree according to your specialist interests as you progress.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Graduates have progressed to careers in sectors such as education, archives, museums and heritage, business, media and public relations and public services. <br/><br/>Ancient History at Swansea is ranked:<br/>• 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)<br/>• 3rd in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2024)<br/>• 3rd in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024)<br/>• Top 10 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2024)<br/>• Top 51-90 in the World (QS World Rankings 2023)<br/><br/>Please visit our course page for more information: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/classics-ancient-history-egyptology/ba-egyptology-ancient-history
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
Provider Details
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Course Code
VV41
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff120 Access to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 International students will also require a score of 4 at Higher Level English Language or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language or Literature. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSEs: English/Welsh Language Grade C Extended ProjectWe recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a Grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Swansea University will accept the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate as fully equivalent to one A-Level. A levelB,B,B |
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