Ancient History with a Foundation Year, BA (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Swansea University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-150QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

18,400 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

27 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Classics and Ancient History

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Ancient History explores and examines the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, and their interactions with the world beyond. Such civilisations may appear distant but remain influential even today.

This programme, with a Foundation Year, gives you an exciting introduction to Higher Education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful on your undergraduate degree. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after Further Education or are returning to education after a gap.

The programme will introduce you to theories, methodologies, and sources (including archaeology) to help you grasp the variety of lived experience in the ancient world. Studying this four-year BA degree opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills which are highly valued by employers.

You’ll also have the chance to get to grips with Greek and Roman history and society, architecture and archaeology, warfare and empire, gender, religion, politics and economics, or to learn about ancient Egypt. You can also choose to learn ancient Greek or Latin.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Classics and Ancient History

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Ancient History explores and examines the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, and their interactions with the world beyond. Such civilisations may appear distant but remain influential even today.

This programme, with a Foundation Year, gives you an exciting introduction to Higher Education, setting you up with the skills, confidence, and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful on your undergraduate degree. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after Further Education or are returning to education after a gap.

The programme will introduce you to theories, methodologies, and sources (including archaeology) to help you grasp the variety of lived experience in the ancient world. Studying this four-year BA degree opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills which are highly valued by employers.

You’ll also have the chance to get to grips with Greek and Roman history and society, architecture and archaeology, warfare and empire, gender, religion, politics and economics, or to learn about ancient Egypt. You can also choose to learn ancient Greek or Latin.

Admission Requirements

32+
79+
6+
Our standard entry requirement is CDD-DDD at A-level or equivalent. We require a minimum of 5 passes at Grade A*-C, including Welsh/English Language. Entry requirements are flexible and all offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. The course is also a widening access programme and developed to support those who may not have been able to otherwise gain access to HE.

27 Aug 2025
4 Years
Sep

Domestic
5,760 GBP
International
18,400 GBP

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