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

Studying an Ancient and Medieval History degree with a Year in Industry at Swansea allows you to examine influential civilisations from Athenian democracy and Renaissance Italy to the Roman Empire and Medieval crusades. This four-year programme fosters transferable skills valued by employers, offering an interdisciplinary exploration of historic 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 specialised topics.In your third year, a year-long industry placement provides practical experience, complemented by study trips, field projects, and initiatives like teaching Latin in schools. Supported by a dynamic research environment, students develop strong oral and written skills, leading to careers in education, heritage, business, and more. Swansea ranks highly: third in the UK for student satisfaction and experience (Complete University Guide and Times Good University Guide 2024), and 11th for research impact (REF 2021). Visit the course page for 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 on a year-long industrial placement. 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