Swansea University
Egyptology and Ancient History with a Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Swansea University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Egyptology and Ancient History with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Classics at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Classics.

Overall student satisfaction
86 /100
45 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in CAH20

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Classics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23000 £21000 £24500
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £25000 £16000 - £25000 £20000 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH20

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24162 £24000 £29000
25-75 percentile range £20622 - £28486 £18500 - £30500 £23000 - £40000

Course Description

Explore the rich and fascinating worlds of Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt.

This four-year programme includes a foundation year, which will introduce you to key concepts and knowledge. You will then progress to Year 1 of the BA (Hons) in Egyptology and Ancient History.

This interdisciplinary course allows you to study across language, literature, history and culture. With our wide range of modules, you could cover areas including: Egyptian art and architecture; ancient Egyptian history and civilisation; archaeology; religion, sex and gender; Ancient and Middle Egypt; Greek and Roman history and society; warfare and empire. You will also have the opportunity to learn a Greek, Latin or Egyptian language.

By joining us at Swansea, you will benefit from access unique resources including the Egypt Centre. Our on-campus museum houses over 5,000 archaeological objects from the Welcome Collection of Egyptian antiquities and offers practical learning opportunities to enhance your studies.

As part of this course you will also have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad in countries such as USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong or Singapore.

This course is based at our stunning Singleton Campus, nestled in parkland and close to the beach. On campus there are plenty of extra-curricular clubs and societies to get involved in including our active Society of Ancient Studies, which runs regular social and cultural events.

Ancient History at Swansea is ranked 3rd in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2023) and is Top 80 in the World (QS World Rankings 2022). We pride ourselves on offering innovative and creative, research-led teaching with employability in mind. Graduates from this course have gone on to successful careers within education, media, business, heritage and public services.

In your foundation year, you will explore what it means to be human – studying a range of humanities and social science topics to prepare you for the degree itself and you will complete a project supervised by an expert in the field of education.

Examples of modules include: Critical reflection and Problem Solving & Introduction to Being Human.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Egyptology and Ancient History with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) at Swansea University

25% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Administrative occupations
15% Design occupations
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Media Professionals
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Other Health Professionals
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals

We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include: Essays; Presentations (individual & group); Source Analysis & Skill based assessment. Throughout your undergraduate Egyptology and Ancient History degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/classics-ancient-history-egyptology/ba-egyptology-ancient-history or get in touch with us at [email protected]

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Classics

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Swansea University welcomes students from all around the globe with a wide range of international qualifications. With our community of staff and students from over 130 different countries, Swansea can feel like a home away from home. We have dedicated international teams readily available to support students from the application process right the way through to graduation. The International@campuslife team contain fully trained immigration specialists who help students, and their families in several ways - from support with visas and immigration to settling into life in the UK. We also offer a range of international scholarships available to students who can demonstrate academic excellence. Full details of the scholarships we have available can be found here: www.swansea.ac.uk/international-students/my-finances/international-scholarships/ Entry requirements for individual courses can vary. If you are currently studying towards non-UK qualifications or hold a non-UK qualification you must obtain a suitable equivalent for entry onto our courses. All our minimum entry requirements and relevant country information can be found on our country pages: www.swansea.ac.uk/international-students/my-country/ Most academic departments will ask for an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) for undergraduate degrees but there are exceptions, and you should always check the individual entry requirements on our course pages. If you have any questions about specific entry requirements, please contact [email protected]
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Egyptology and Ancient History with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • Foundation

University Rankings

Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Swansea University

Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.

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Where is this programme taught

Singleton Park Campus
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