Ancient and Medieval History, BA (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
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.
Key highlights
- Covers ancient Egyptians, Athenians and Persians through to the Crusades
- Includes the Roman Empire, medieval England and France, and Wales
- Explores the Welsh ‘Age of the Princes’
- Combines historical and archaeological approaches to the distant past
- Examines themes of power, identity, beliefs and gender across periods
- Teaching introduces local castles, ruined abbeys and Roman remains
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBC — ABB-BBC.
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Our standard entry requirement is ABB-BBC (UCAS tariff points 112-128) or equivalent.
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — We also accept a range of advanced level qualifications including: International Baccalaureate 32
- Welsh Baccalaureate — grade equivalent
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
- Heritage officer
- Museum curator
- Archivist
- Secondary school history teacher
- Researcher
- Archaeological assistant
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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