Ancient and Medieval History, BA (Hons)

Program Overview

Swansea University's Ancient and Medieval History program delves into historical events from ancient Athens to the Crusades, fostering critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills. Students explore European and Mediterranean history, developing a deep understanding of the past and its relevance to contemporary society. The program prepares graduates for careers in education, archives, museums, media, business, and public service.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Ancient and Medieval History at Swansea University explores influential historical events from across the world, opening up exciting career opportunities by developing highly valued skills.

Objectives:

• Explore European and Mediterranean regions from ancient Athenians to the Crusades.
• Examine over two millennia of history across the European continent and the Mediterranean world.
• Develop skills in oral and written communication, research, analysis, and problem-solving.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Medieval Europe: An Introduction
• Making History
• Optional modules in Greek History and Society, Rome from Village to Empire, Of Gods and Heroes, Introduction to Ancient Egyptian History, Beginning Greek, Intermediate Greek, Further Greek, Beginning Latin, Intermediate Latin, Further Latin, Europe of Extremes, French for Beginners I, German for Beginners I, Spanish for Beginners I, Ovid's Metamorphoses, Introduction to Ancient Philosophy and Rhetoric, Age of Empire, Beginning Greek 2, Intermediate Greek 2, Further Greek 2, Beginning Latin 2, Intermediate Latin 2, Further Latin 2, Literature and Society in Medieval Europe, Fieldtrip module: The Past in its Place, The Early Modern World, Britain and the World 1800 to 2000, French for Beginners II, German for Beginners II, Spanish for Beginners II

Year 2:

• The Practice of History
• Optional modules in Marbles, Slaves and Mines, Archaic Greece, The Heirs of Rome, Guided Research Project, Gender in the Roman World, Alexander and the Hellenistic world, Schools work placement, History, Heritage and Classics Study Trip, The Heirs of Rome, The Anglo-Norman World, Britain in the Early Middle Ages, Intermediate Greek 1, Beginning Greek 1, Further Greek 1, Advanced Greek 1, Intermediate Latin 1, Beginning Latin 1, Further Latin 1, Advanced Latin 1, Intermediate Greek 2, Beginning Greek 2, Further Greek 2, Advanced Greek 2, Intermediate Latin 2, Beginning Latin 2, Further Latin 2, Advanced Latin 2, French for Beginners I, German for Beginners I, Spanish for Beginners I, French for Beginners II, German for Beginners II, Spanish for Beginners II

Year 3:

• Dissertation
• Optional modules in Culture and Control in Roman Britain, Archaic Greece, Pompeii and the Cities of Vesuvius, Monarchy: Ancient and Medieval, Pagans, Christians, and the "Falls" of Rome, Alexander and the Hellenistic world, Schools work placement, The Heirs of Rome, The Anglo-Norman World, Britain in the Early Middle Ages, Intermediate Greek 1, Further Greek 1, Advanced Greek 1, Advanced Greek 3, Intermediate Latin 1, Further Latin 1, Advanced Latin 1, Advanced Latin 3, Intermediate Greek 2, Further Greek 2, Advanced Greek 2, Advanced Greek 4, Intermediate Latin 2, Further Latin 2, Advanced Latin 2, Advanced Latin 4

Assessment:

• Lectures, tutorials, and seminars
• Dissertation
• Written assignments
• Oral presentations
• Exams

Teaching:

• Lectures by experts in the field
• Small group tutorials
• One-to-one supervision
• Access to research facilities

Careers:

• Education
• Archives
• Museums and heritage
• Media and Public Relations
• Business and Management
• Politics and humanitarian organisations
• Public sector

3 Year Full Time Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 16,650 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 17,500 4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 16,650 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 17,500 4 Year Full Time With a Year In Industry Start Date UK International September 2023 £ 9,000 £ 16,650 September 2024 £ 9,000 £ 17,500 Fees for full time Undergraduate UK students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government. Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study. During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, year abroad or placement year) a lower fee will apply. For more information visit our tuition fees page. You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page. You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.