Egyptology and Ancient History - BA (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus 1

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Ancient Egypt, with its pharaohs, grand monuments, and hieroglyphs, has fascinated people for thousands of years.Here at Swansea you can study its great sweep of history and compelling cultural practices in their context within Africa, the Levant, and the Graeco-Roman Mediterranean.Our three-year degree is founded on object-based learning, offering you hands-on experience with the artefacts in our in-house museum, the Egypt Centre. You also have the option to learn the ancient Egyptian language ...Read more

Ancient Egypt, with its pharaohs, grand monuments, and hieroglyphs, has fascinated people for thousands of years.Here at Swansea you can study its great sweep of history and compelling cultural practices in their context within Africa, the Levant, and the Graeco-Roman Mediterranean.Our three-year degree is founded on object-based learning, offering you hands-on experience with the artefacts in our in-house museum, the Egypt Centre. You also have the option to learn the ancient Egyptian language and writing system, as a gateway to exploring their surviving texts for yourself.You will be equipped to understand how Egyptian society developed over millennia, from the neolithic to the time when the Nile valley was conquered by Persians, Greeks, and Romans.To enhance your career prospects, we offer the opportunity to sign up for various employability and engagement-related placements, such as the Week of Work.Students of Egyptology and Ancient History typically develop excellent presentation and writing skills, related to research, analysis, and problem solving. You will learn to develop your ideas in a wide range of formats applicable to your life after university.Our graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors including: Heritage and Tourism, Teaching, Media and Public RelationsBusiness and Management, Politics and Civil Service

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40th
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Carmen-grace
06 Dec 23

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Frankie
10 Nov 23

Studying at Swansea is really good. I have great lecturers who are willing to help and very passionate about their subject. The location (of Singleton campus) is really great but..Read more

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A level

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ABB - BBC Grades / Points required

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BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 - 128 Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D21M24 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 - 33 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3H3H3H3H3H3 Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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£9,535 per year

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£18,400 per year

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£18,400 per year

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Carmen-grace
06 Dec 23
Egyptology and Ancient History - BA (Hons)
I love Swansea it’s the...
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Frankie
10 Nov 23
Egyptology and Ancient History - BA (Hons)
Studying at Swansea is really good. I have great lecturers who are willing to help and very passionate about their subject. The location (of Singleton campus) is really great but...
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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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