Our BA in Ancient and Medieval History explores and examines civilisations that may appear distant but remain very influential even today. You will have the opportunity to explore the history of Europe and Mediterranean regions from the ancient Egyptians, Athenians and Persians to the Crusades, and from the Roman Empire to the medieval kingdoms of England and France as well as the Welsh ‘Age of the Princes’, taking a variety of historical and archaeological approaches.

This degree offers many ways to compare the Ancient and Medieval worlds and to understand the connections between them. It looks to understand how Ancient civilisations influenced Medieval societies, exploring themes such as power, identity, beliefs, and gender. It also explores the transition from the Ancient to the Medieval world, challenging the nature of periodisation, and highlighting the importance of similar themes that support our understanding of the distant past.

Swansea University lies in a region that is rich in monuments from the ancient and medieval past, including formidable castles, ruined abbeys and Roman remains, and this degree programme combines teaching with introducing students to this rich heritage.

Year Abroad

This programme includes the opportunity to undertake a Year Abroad, giving you the chance to gain invaluable life experience by immersing yourself in a new culture.

Year in Industry

This course offers the chance to spend a Year in Industry, in the UK or overseas, enabling you to gain valuable workplace experience. The University advocates for pain-only placements, which on average have a salary of over £20,000. Unpaid placements are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Why Ancient and Medieval History at Swansea?

Based at our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, Swansea University lies in a region rich in monuments from the ancient and medieval past. You will be introduced to this rich heritage through your studies.

You will be joining a vibrant, welcoming community where students and staff support one another both academically and socially. From day one, you’ll be paired with a personal tutor, an academic who will guide you throughout your degree, offering both academic advice and personal support.

Your Ancient and Medieval History Experience

The philosophy underpinning this degree is that studying the ancient and medieval past in a comparative way is learning how to engage thoughtfully with complex issues, challenge assumptions, and appreciate the diversity of human experience across time and space.

The programme is structured to provide a comprehensive and flexible learning experience. The combination of core and optional modules allows students to gain a solid foundation in Ancient and Medieval History while tailoring their studies to their specific interests. The inclusion of a significant dissertation project ensures that students can engage deeply with a topic of their choice, fostering independent research skills.

This programme includes opportunities to undertake a Semester or Year Abroad, spent in locations such as the USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong, or Singapore, enhancing your learning and offering invaluable life experience.

This course also offers you the opportunity to spend a Year in Industry, in the UK or overseas, enabling you to gain valuable workplace experience. The University advocates for paid-only placements, which on average have a salary of over £20,000. Unpaid placements are considered on a case-by-case basis.

We've enhanced our modules to deliver an engaging learning experience, designed to help you develop the skills employers are looking for. Discover what's on offer and feel inspired by the modules you can study.

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Course type

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Name

Module Duration

Module Code

History of the Mediterranean World (c.1000 BCE – c. 500 CE)

September-January (TB1)

Medieval Matters: Exploring the Middle Ages

Why the ancient world matters today

January-June (TB2)

Pompeii and beyond

Optional Modules

Choose Exactly 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select one module. Please note that HIY101C has a Welsh language seminar.Optional Module - Semester 1

Guidance

Introduction to Ancient Egyptian History, Culture and Society

Beginning Greek 1

Beginning Latin 1

From Facts to Fake News: Being a Historian in the Twenty-First Century

O Ffeithiau i Newyddion Ffug: Bod yn Hanesydd yn yr Unfed Ganrif ar Hugain

NOTE : Select one module. Please note that HIY102C and HIY105C have Welsh language seminars. Optional Module - Semester 2

Beginning Greek 2

Beginning Latin 2

The Past in its Place: History and Heritage Field Trip

Global Challenges and the Historian

Heriau Byd-eang a'r Hanesydd

The Early Modern World, 1500-1800

Y Byd Modern Cynnar, 1500-1800

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

The Practice of History

Choose Maximum Of 100 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Overall students need to select a total of five modules. Three for TB1 and two for TB2. Students should select a minimum of four modules of Ancient History and four modules of Medieval History over the course of their 2nd and 3rd years. To enrol in a TB2 language module students must also enroll in the corresponding TB1 module. A DBS check is required for CLP202.Optional Modules - Ancient History

Archaic Greece

The Heirs of Rome: The Making of Christendom, Byzantium, and Islam in the Early Middle Ages, 400-800

Gender in the Roman World

The Imperial Image: Roman Emperors and Imperial Women in History, Literature and Art.

Guided Research Project

Schools work placement: Teaching ancient history and ancient languages

The Past in the Present: Exploring Heritage Practice and Debates

NOTE : Overall students need to select a total of five modules. Three for TB1 and two for TB2. Students should select a minimum of four modules of Ancient History and four modules of Medieval History over the course of their 2nd and 3rd years. Medieval History options

The Anglo-Norman World, 1066-1225

Britain in the Early Middle Ages: Slavery, Dragons, Queens and Vikings

Choose Maximum Of 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : To enrol in a TB2 language module students must also enrol in the corresponding TB1 module. Students should only take up one beginners language per academic year.Ancient and Medieval Language

Intermediate Greek 1

Further Greek 1

Advanced Greek 1

Intermediate Latin 1

Further Latin 1

Advanced Latin 1

Intermediate Greek 2

Further Greek 2

Advanced Greek 2

Intermediate Latin 2

Further Latin 2

Advanced Latin 2

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

None found.

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select either CLD301 OR HIH3300 as your dissertation module. If you select HIH3300 you must select a medieval subjectDissertation

Extended Research Project in Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology

September-June (TB1+2)

History Dissertation

Choose Maximum Of 80 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select FOUR modules, TWO in each semester . Students should take a minimum of four modules in Ancient History and four modules in Medieval History over the course of their second and third years. To select a TB2 Language option students must enrol in the corresponding TB1 language module. Optional Module Choices - Ancient History

Culture and Control in Roman Britain

Monarchy: Ancient and Medieval

Pagans, Christians, and the "Falls" of Rome

Alexander and the Hellenistic world

NOTE : Students should take a minimum of four modules in Ancient History and four modules in Medieval History over the course of their second and third years. Optional Modules - Medieval History

The Placing of History: Digitally Mapping the Historic Past

The Reign of King John, 1199-1216: Misrule and Magna Carta

The First Crusade: Devotion, Piety and Power in the Latin Christian World

NOTE : To select a TB2 Language option students must enrol in the corresponding TB1 language module.Optional Modules - Ancient Language

Advanced Greek 3

Advanced Latin 3

Advanced Greek 4

Advanced Latin 4

NOTE : Overall students need to select a total of five modules. Three for TB1 and two for TB2. Students should select a minimum of four modules of Ancient History and four modules of Medieval History over the course of their 2nd and 3rd years. To enroll in a TB2 language module students must also enroll in the corresponding TB1 module. DBC required for CLP202Optional Modules - Ancient History

Year 3 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate Sandwich Year

Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students will have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner institutions and to experience different cultures.

Year Abroad (History)

Year 4 (Level 6)

Placement Preparation: Year in Industry / Year in Practice

Choose Exactly 120 credits from the following Modules:Year in Industry

Year in Industry - School of Culture and Communication

Academic Year

Entry Requirements

We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.

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Our standard entry requirement is ABB-BBC (UCAS tariff points 112-128) or equivalent. All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. We also accept a range of advanced level qualifications including: International Baccalaureate 32; Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales- grade equivalent to A-level; Access to Higher Education and Open University qualifications, and Extended Project.

Here are the requirements for International students.

For applicants whose first language is not English, we require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.

Careers and Employability

The BA in Ancient and Medieval History equips graduates to move into a range of careers and further study, including:

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History and Heritage organisations

Education

Journalism and the media

Public Sector

Graduate entry-level roles in a range of professions, drawing on advanced critical thinking skills.

More Careers and Employability Information

The Careers and Employability Team will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs

Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers

Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities

Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics

Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding

Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

As a Swansea University graduate, you can access lifelong careers and employability support.

How You're Taught

At Swansea, you will benefit from a high-quality, research-informed

education that combines a range of effective and inclusive teaching methods,

carefully tailored to suit the needs of your course. Most courses are taught

in person, on campus, giving you the opportunity to

actively engage with other students, academic staff, and the wider

university community.

You can expect a mix of

lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions -

including laboratory work, skills training, or studio-based teaching where

relevant to your discipline. These sessions are designed to encourage active

participation, collaboration, and the development of both subject-specific

and transferable skills.

Digital learning tools are also used to enhance your

learning experience. These may include:

Recorded lectures to support flexible study and

revision.

Virtual labs or simulated environments, particularly in

science, healthcare, and technical disciplines.

Online resources on the university’s virtual learning

environment (Canvas), including videos, reading materials, quizzes, and

discussion forums.

This approach enables you to engage with and review content at your own pace

while benefiting from the structure and support of in-person teaching.

This course may offer some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or

bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh

speakers. For more details on the provision available see the Welsh

Provision expander below.

N.B If you are an international student studying with a Student Route

Visa, please note that your timetabled activity, along with any

additional supervisory activity (with Swansea University staff present)

will take place on campus. In line with UKVI protocol, these sessions

will be monitored and data made available on request.

Welsh Provision

No Provision

Unfortunately, there is currently no formal Welsh-medium provision on this course. If you would like to let us know

that you are interested in pursuing an element of your course through the medium of Welsh, please email us to indicate your interest along with your year of entry and

we will do our best to see what is possible.

Whilst this course does not offer academic content delivered in Welsh, the University can provide you with the

following, and Academi Hywel Teifi is here to support you:

An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.

The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually.

The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to

study in English), and your work will be marked in Welsh.

A Welsh-speaking Personal Tutor.

One-to-one support through the medium of Welsh to improve your academic skills.

An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence

of your Welsh language ability for future employers, namely the WJEC and Coleg Cymraeg's Welsh Language

Certificate.

Opportunity to be a member of the Swansea University Branch

of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

To learn more about the above and all the opportunities available to you through the medium of Welsh, visit Academi Hywel Teifi's undergraduate pages.

Meet Your Lecturers

Our degrees are taught by experts, who have a wealth of knowledge to pass on to our students.

You can find out more about our academic expertise on our staff pages.

Tuition Fees

3 Year Full Time

September 2026

4 Year Full Time With a Year Abroad

4 Year Full Time With a Year in Industry

Fees for full time undergraduate UK students may increase in subsequent years of study in line with the maximum regulated fee level set by the Welsh Government

Fees for full time Undergraduate International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.

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.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

Funding and Scholarships

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's

scholarships and bursaries

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually.

For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Additional Costs

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

Travel to and from campus

Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)

Purchase of books or texts

Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your

personal tutor, the Centre for Academic

Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas

such as:

Academic writing

Maths and statistics

Critical thinking

Time management

Digital skills

Presentation skills

Note taking

Revision, memory and exam techniques

English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability,

mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have

Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and

requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

We care about our students and our aim is to ensure that you achieve the best degree classification. We have a personal mentoring system where you will be allocated a personal tutor. We also have an “open door” policy where our academic teachers are available to talk to you at any time about any queries or academic concerns you may have.

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

To learn more about study abroad, visit our

Go Global webpages. Enrolment on a

programme with a semester/year abroad does not guarantee you a semester/year

abroad placement. Spaces are limited and subject to a competitive selection

process. In the event you do not secure a semester/year abroad placement,

you will be transferred to the standard variant of your degree scheme

without a semester or year abroad.

International summer programmes are open to students from all schools.

Programmes typically range from 2 to 6 weeks, across destinations such as

Sri Lanka, South Korea, Fiji, Bali, the USA and across Europe. For more

information about programmes and eligibility visit our

Summer Abroad webpages.

How to Apply

Apply now – UK, EU and international students.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply pages.

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

Application Deadlines

We recommend that you submit your application to our courses as early as you can in advance of our application

deadlines. Courses will close earlier than the application deadlines listed if all available places are filled. You can

find further information on our Application Deadlines webpage.

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The University will seek to deliver each course in accordance with the

descriptions set out in the relevant course web pages at the time of

application. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable

or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision,

either before or after enrolment.

The information below is for students starting their courses in 2016 or

The University will not normally make very substantial changes to courses

(for example, a change to the course title, significant restructuring,

substantial change in course content, or the introduction of a progression

hurdle) which would impact on students who have already begun their course.

In exceptional circumstances, it may be necessary for the University to make

such a change after acceptance of a place by an offer-holder. This will not

happen less than 5 months before enrolment. The offer-holder will be

notified of the change and will have the opportunity to withdraw their

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Other changes could be made to course content, study location, delivery and

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accreditation processes, changes in staffing, resource constraints or

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the reasonable expectations of prospective and current students.

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Ancient and Medieval History,

Ancient and Medieval History

With a Year Abroad,

With a Year in Industry,

Material Change

There are minor changes to this programme's structure that impact whether modules are compulsory and optional.

Reason for Change

These updates are designed to make your learning experience more streamlined, relevant and manageable.

If you have questions about this change, please contact curriculumreview@swansea.ac.uk.

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