Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology is located in the Department of History and Classics and is the largest centre of its kind in Wales. We are internationally recognised for our research and innovative teaching. We have scholarly expertise in the areas of classics, ancient narrative literature, ancient history and egyptology. We have two unique research centres, CEMA (the Centre for Egyptian and Mediterranean Archaeology) and KYKNOS (The Centre for Research in Ancient Narrative Literature) which promote research through collaborative work, research seminars, informal reading groups, conferences, publications and also inform and enhance our teaching.

Dr. Ian Repath talks about Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology

History & Classics Newsletter Autum 2011

Classics, Ancient History, and Egyptology at Swansea University encompass history and literature, archaeology and art, and culture and philosophy to shed light on the ancient civilisations that have shaped our modern world.

We offer an unusually wide range of degree schemes, approaching the ancient civilisations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome from a variety of perspectives, through studying their histories, literatures, languages, and material culture.  We also have the Egypt Centre, a unique resource which houses some 3,000 archaeological objects.

Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology students enjoy a warm and friendly atmosphere at Swansea and all of our students have a personal tutor. Undergraduate and postgraduate students are actively involved in voluntary archaeological digs nationally and internationally and our student committee organises study trips abroad during the vacation. Weblink to the Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust, Oystermouth Castle Community excavation.

Undergraduate Study
We offer Single Honours degrees in Classics, Classical Civilisation, Ancient History, Egyptology and Greek or Latin.  We also offer Joint Honours degrees within these disciplines or other subjects in the Arts and Humanities.  Please visit the weblink for further information. 

Postgraduate Taught Masters Study
Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology MA programmes include the MA in Ancient Egyptian Culture, MA in Ancient History and Classical Civilisation, MA in Ancient Narrative Literature and the MA in Classics.  For information on the programme content, entry requirements etc., please visit the weblink.

Postgraduate Research Study
We offer three research programmes, the MA by Research, MPhil and Phd.  Visit the weblink for information on staff research and supervisory interests and current postgraduate research students.

History & Classics Research Expertise

Scholarships and Bursaries
Please refer to the webpages for scholarship and bursary information for Undergraduate, International and Postgraduate scholarships. 

Career Opportunities
Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology graduates have entered careers which allow them to use their degree discipline, such as education, heritage management and museum work, and also in the unrelated fields of business administration, management consultancy, law, IT, art and design and culture.  Many graduates go on to read for Masters degrees, PhD and a career in Academia.

Arts and Humanities Graduate Careers Information 2011

Please visit the weblinks for information on Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees.

Weblink to Swansea University Undergraduate information. 

Weblink to Swansea University Postgraduate information.

Weblink to European information.

Weblink to International information.

Weblink to Accommodation information and Weblink to University Accommodation video.