(Hons) Ancient History and History

(Hons) Ancient History and History, B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 36 months
    Duration
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Overview

Studying this three-year (Hons) Ancient History and History degree at Swansea University opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills, which are highly valued by employers.

You’ll be taught by staff who are especially strong in the history of political thought, welfare and conflict, maritime and imperial history, gender and sexuality, religious history, science and medicine.

You will also have the option of a semester abroad. You can choose to go East and study in Hong Kong, China or Singapore or West and study in North America.

During your three-year Ancient  History and History degree you will have an academic mentor for any pastoral and academic support you may need, and The Society of Ancient Studies and History student society organises social and cultural events.

Career

The graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors including:

  • Education
  • Media and Public Relations
  • Heritage and Museums
  • Politics
  • Business and Management
  • Law and Public Services

Detailed Programme Facts

Programme Structure

Courses included:
  • Greek History and Society
  • Rome from Village to Empire: An Introduction to Roman History
  • Making History
  • Medieval Europe: an introduction
  • Early Modern World, 1500-1800
  • Writing Ancient History
  • The Practice of History

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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General Requirements

  • Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate - applicants will be able to meet our requirements from three A-levels or two A-levels and the Skills Challenge Certificate.
  • Extended Project Qualification - applicants predicted grade B or above in EPQ will receive an offer with a one-grade reduction.  e.g., an offer of AAB would become ABB plus EPQ B.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    16600 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 16600 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.

  • EU/EEA

    9000 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9000 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Swansea

  • 727 - 1380 GBP/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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