Ancient and Medieval History, BA (Hons), with study abroad

Studying an Ancient and Medieval History degree with a Year Abroad at Swansea University allows you to examine influential civilisations from Athenian democracy and the Roman Empire to medieval crusades and Homer's epics. This four-year programme fosters transferable skills valued by employers, offering an interdisciplinary exploration of historical cultures across Europe and the Mediterranean over two millennia. You can customise your studies, beginning with core modules on Greek, Roman, and transitional histories, and progressing to optional topics aligned with your interests.In your third year, you will study abroad for invaluable cultural experience, complemented by field trips, work placements like teaching Latin, and workshops. Assessment includes presentations, group work, and essays, developing strong research and communication skills. The programme boasts high rankings, such as third in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024), and graduates pursue careers in education, heritage, and media with employers like English Heritage. Visit the course page for more details.

Your first year is made up of both compulsory and optional modules, with the optional choices typically including: • Of Gods and Heroes – Greek Mythology • Age of Empire: Ancient Egypt and her Neighbours • Field Trip Module: The Past in its Place Your second year mostly consists of optional modules. In recent years, module choices have included: • Archaic Greece • Gender in the Roman World • History, Heritage and Classics Study Trip Your third year is spent studying abroad at a partner institution. Your fourth and final year of this programme consists entirely of optional modules, allowing you to shape your own degree. This includes an optional independent dissertation project, and choices can include: • Monarchy: Ancient and Medieval • Pompeii and the Cities of Vesuvius • Pagans, Christians and the ‘Falls’ of Rome