BA Ancient and Medieval History,
About this course
A BA in History, examining ancient and medieval civilisations from the Egyptians and Romans through to the medieval period. Core topics include Research Methods and Fieldwork. Beginning Greek and Latin language modules are available alongside history study. A guided research project and a schools work placement module are offered.
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What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 245 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 8%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 48%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Modules
- History of the Mediterranean World (c.1000 BCE – c. 500 CE)
- Medieval Matters: Exploring the Middle Ages
- Why the ancient world matters today
- Pompeii and beyond
- Introduction to Ancient Egyptian History, Culture and Society
- Beginning Greek 1
- Beginning Latin 1
- From Facts to Fake News: Being a Historian in the Twenty-First Century
- O Ffeithiau i Newyddion Ffug: Bod yn Hanesydd yn yr Unfed Ganrif ar Hugain
- Beginning Greek 2
- Beginning Latin 2
- The Past in its Place: History and Heritage Field Trip
- Global Challenges and the Historian
- Heriau Byd-eang a'r Hanesydd
- The Early Modern World, 1500-1800
- Y Byd Modern Cynnar, 1500-1800
- The Practice of History
- Archaic Greece
- The Heirs of Rome: The Making of Christendom, Byzantium, and Islam in the Early Middle Ages, 400-800
- Gender in the Roman World
- The Imperial Image: Roman Emperors and Imperial Women in History, Literature and Art.
- Guided Research Project
- Schools work placement: Teaching ancient history and ancient languages
- The Past in the Present: Exploring Heritage Practice and Debates
- The Anglo-Norman World, 1066-1225
- Britain in the Early Middle Ages: Slavery, Dragons, Queens and Vikings
- Intermediate Greek 1
- Beginning Greek 1
- Further Greek 1
- Advanced Greek 1
- Intermediate Latin 1
- Beginning Latin 1
- Further Latin 1
- Advanced Latin 1
- Intermediate Greek 2
- Beginning Greek 2
- Further Greek 2
- Advanced Greek 2
- Intermediate Latin 2
- Beginning Latin 2
- Further Latin 2
- Advanced Latin 2
- Extended Research Project in Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology
- History Dissertation
- Culture and Control in Roman Britain
- Archaic Greece
- Monarchy: Ancient and Medieval
- Pagans, Christians, and the "Falls" of Rome
- Alexander and the Hellenistic world
- The Placing of History: Digitally Mapping the Historic Past
- The Reign of King John, 1199-1216: Misrule and Magna Carta
- The First Crusade: Devotion, Piety and Power in the Latin Christian World
- Intermediate Greek 1
- Further Greek 1
- Advanced Greek 1
- Advanced Greek 3
- Intermediate Latin 1
- Further Latin 1
- Advanced Latin 1
- Advanced Latin 3
- Intermediate Greek 2
- Further Greek 2
- Advanced Greek 2
- Advanced Greek 4
- Intermediate Latin 2
- Further Latin 2
- Advanced Latin 2
- Advanced Latin 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Ancient and Medieval History, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA Ancient and Medieval History, at Swansea University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Ancient and Medieval History, at Swansea University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Ancient and Medieval History, at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Ancient and Medieval History, at Swansea University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.