History and Ancient History BA (Hons)
Swansea University
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Studying Ancient History and History at Swansea University will allow you to explore the history of Europe and the Mediterranean regions from the Ancient Roman and Persian Empires, to the crusades to the medieval kingdoms of England, Wales and France.On this three-year programme, you will choose interdisciplinary modules across history, culture and literature. You will also have the chance to learn the languages as part of your flexible module choices. Supported by world-recognised experts in ...Read more

Studying Ancient History and History at Swansea University will allow you to explore the history of Europe and the Mediterranean regions from the Ancient Roman and Persian Empires, to the crusades to the medieval kingdoms of England, Wales and France.On this three-year programme, you will choose interdisciplinary modules across history, culture and literature. You will also have the chance to learn the languages as part of your flexible module choices. Supported by world-recognised experts in the field, you will also be part of a close-knit student community. You will have the chance to join in with many clubs and societies including The History Society and The Society for Ancient Studies, which organise social and cultural events including museum trips.You will also benefit from our outstanding resources including our own on campus museum, The Egypt Centre, where you can get hands-on experience with our unique collection of artefacts.To enhance your employability prospects, we offer a range of professional placements. Graduates from the course enter a wide range of careers in sectors including heritage and tourism, teaching, media and public relations, business and management and politics and the Civil Service. Based on our stunning Singleton Park Campus overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, an area of outstanding natural beauty, by studying in Swansea you will have access to beautiful beaches, parklands, a vibrant city and more.Ancient History at Swansea is ranked:
• 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
• 3rd in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2024)
• 3rd in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024)
• Top 10 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2024)
• Top 51-90 in the World (QS World Rankings 2023)History at Swansea is ranked:
• Ranked 11th in UK for Research Impact (REF2021)
• 16th in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2023*)*Based on the average positivity score across questions 22 to 25 in the NSS 2023 when ranked against 33 universities featured in the Times Good University Guide.

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WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
38th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
Classics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
94%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Classics graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Classics graduate salary
£18,000
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
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0%
Employment rate
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97%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK History graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Carmen-grace
06 Dec 23

I love Swansea it’s the..Read more

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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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Popular A-level subjects

Classics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
65%
Classical Studies
40%
English Literature
27%
Psychology
17%
Religious Studies & Theology
17%
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History

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
60%
Psychology
46%
English Literature
23%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
Biology
15%
HESA

Tuition fees

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£17,500 per year

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Residence Cost – 176 Cost per week

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06 Dec 23
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10 Nov 23
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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
Swansea University , Swansea

Swansea University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching reputation and delightful seafront location....

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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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