Classical Studies, BA, with industry placement

Classical Studies at Swansea University explores the literature and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome through a four-year BA degree. Students engage with translated texts from the ancient Mediterranean, gaining insights into Greek and Roman societies from the archaic period to the fall of the Roman Empire. The programme includes close analysis of myths, epics, tragedies, novels, and satire, with hands-on access to the Egypt Centre's artefacts and involvement in research groups like KYKNOS and OLCAP. Ranked third in the UK for student experience (Times Good University Guide 2024), it fosters a supportive community through clubs, societies, and guest speakers. A third-year industry placement enhances employability, equipping graduates with analytical and creative skills for careers in education, business, media, and more.The curriculum features a mix of compulsory and optional modules, such as Greek Mythology and Ovid's Metamorphoses in the first year, with later years focusing on electives like Gender in the Roman World and a final-year dissertation. Assessment methods vary, including object-focused work, creative projects, presentations, and group tasks, alongside traditional exams and essays, to develop research and communication skills. For detailed information, visit the course webpage.

Your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including:

• Of Gods and Heroes - Greek Mythology

• Ovid's Metamorphoses: The Transformation of Mythology

Your second and third year will be comprised of almost entirely optional modules. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included:

• Gender in the Roman World

Your final year will include an compulsory independent dissertation project. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/classics-ancient-history-egyptology/ba-classical-studies/