Egyptology and Ancient History, BA (Hons), with industry placement

This four-year Egyptology and Ancient History degree, including a Year in Industry, focuses on Ancient Egyptian language, literature, history, and culture, alongside explorations of Egyptian art, architecture, archaeology, religion, and gender. It integrates the political, social, and cultural histories of the Greek and Roman worlds, allowing students to tailor their studies through an interdisciplinary approach. Practical experiences at Swansea’s Egypt Centre, with its collection of over 5,000 antiquities, enhance learning, while the third year offers a professional placement for workplace exposure. Additional opportunities include teaching hieroglyphs or Latin in community programs.Based at the scenic Singleton Park campus, the program benefits from world-leading research and a supportive student community with societies like the Egyptological Society. Graduates pursue careers in education, museums, heritage, business, media, and public services. The program ranks highly: 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction and Experience (Complete University Guide and Times Good University Guide 2024), and Top 10 for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2024). For details, visit the course page.