Ancient History, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Studying an Ancient History degree with a Year in Industry at Swansea University offers an in-depth exploration of ancient Greek and Roman cultures, including their societies, archaeology, warfare, religion, gender, and languages like Greek or Latin. This four-year programme features a mix of compulsory and optional modules, supported by renowned experts, and includes opportunities for overseas trips, community involvement, and hands-on experience at the on-campus Egypt Centre. Students benefit from a close-knit community, access to clubs, and a year-long industry placement to develop practical skills, leading to careers in heritage, teaching, media, business, and more.The programme is highly regarded, ranking 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction, experience, and teaching quality (various guides, 2023-2024), and top 51-90 globally (QS rankings). Assessment methods vary, including presentations, group work, and essays, fostering strong research and communication skills. For detailed module structures and assessments, visit the university website.

Your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of modules from recent years including: • Greek History and Society • Rome from Village to Empire: An Introduction to Roman History • Of Gods and Heroes – Greek Mythology In your second year you will study a mixture of optional modules, with options typically including: • Archaic Greece • Gender in the Roman World • History, Heritage and Classics Study Trip Your third year will be spent on a year-long industrial placement. Your fourth and final year will comprise entirely of optional modules, allowing you to shape your own degree, with the option of undertaking an independent dissertation project. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/classics-ancient-history-egyptology/ba-ancient-history