Egyptology and Ancient History with a Year in Industry BA (Hons)

This four-year Egyptology and Ancient History degree with a Year in Industry 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/>Your third year will be spent on a year-long professional placement, giving you invaluable experience in the workplace.<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