Classical Studies, BA (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Classical Studies offers you the opportunity to study Ancient Greek and Roman literature, culture, and optionally, languages. Studying this BA degree will allow you to read all kinds of texts in translation from around the ancient Mediterranean, while developing a deep understanding of Greek and Roman culture from the archaic period through to the fall of the Roman Empire and beyond. You will explore the fascinating myths and stories, history and culture, thoughts and beliefs of the Greeks and Romans through the study of texts that may be familiar, such as epics and tragedies, and the less well-known, such as love poems and ancient novels.
The programme will include the option of studying ancient Greek and/or Latin, although neither is compulsory if this doesn’t align with your interests or ambitions. In addition to Greek and Roman literature modules, there are also options primarily taught in Ancient History, Egyptology, and Philosophy that are available for you to study. Classical Studies is innovative in its range of assessments, and in its inclusion of teaching-placement and creative project modules.
The analytical and interpersonal skills that you will acquire throughout your degree will open up a range of exciting career opportunities in a broad range of professions.
Key highlights
- Study Greek and Roman literature and culture through texts in translation
- Optional ancient Greek and/or Latin language study, neither compulsory
- Covers the archaic period through to the fall of the Roman Empire
- Option modules in Ancient History, Egyptology and Philosophy
- Teaching-placement and creative project modules available
- Innovative range of assessment methods
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBC — Text: ABB-BBC. A level (or equivalent) typical offer: ABB-BBC
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTEC: DDM-DMM
- Access to HE Diploma — UK Access: in Humanities or Social Sciences - minimum of 21 Distinctions and 24 Merits in Level 3 Subjects
- T-level: Pass — T Levels: Pass
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Mixed Qualifications: 112 - 128 UCAS Tariff points from 3 highest qualifications
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — International Baccalaureate: 32 points
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Teacher
- Museum curator
- Heritage officer
- Archivist
- Editor
- Civil service administrator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,400 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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