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- Egyptology and Ancient History with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)
Course options
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Singleton Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
This four-year Egyptology and Ancient History degree with a Year Abroad covers the study of Ancient Egyptian language, literature, history and culture.You will explore Egyptian art, architecture, history and civilisation, archaeology, religion and gender alongside the political, social and cultural history of the Greek and Roman world.Our interdisciplinary approach will give you the freedom to tailor your degree according to your specialist interests as you progress.Your studies will be enriched by practical experience at Swansea’s award-winning Egypt Centre, our on campus museum which contains over 5,000 Egyptian antiquities. Your third year will be spent studying abroad at a partner institution, enabling you to immerse yourself in a new culture, gaining invaluable experience.You can also gain further teaching experience as part of the South West Wales Reaching Wider Partnerships or by teaching Hieroglyphs or Latin to schools and the local community. Based on our stunning Singleton Park Campus overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, teaching is informed by our world-leading research. You will be part of a close-knit student community and can get involved in a wide range of clubs and societies including the Egyptological Society and Ancient World Society which run events and trips throughout the year.Graduates have progressed to careers in sectors such as education, archives, museums and heritage, business, media and public relations and public services. Ancient History at Swansea is ranked:• 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University 51ÊÓÆµ 2024)• 3rd in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University 51ÊÓÆµ 2024)• 3rd in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University 51ÊÓÆµ 2024)• Top 10 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University 51ÊÓÆµ 2024)• Top 51-90 in the World (QS World Rankings 2023)Please visit our course page for more information: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/classics-ancient-history-egyptology/ba-egyptology-ancient-history
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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£ 17,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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University information

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University League Table
37th
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Campus address
Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales
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Subject ranking
21st out of 25 5
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