Classical Civilisation and Greek, BA (Hons)

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Key Course Details

UK/EU
International

3 Years Full Time

- UCAS Code QQ78
- Mode of Study Campus Based
- Typical Offer (view equivalents) BBB
- Location Singleton Park Campus
- Tuition Fees Per Year £ 9,000

3 Years Full Time

- UCAS Code QQ78
- Mode of Study Campus Based
- Typical Offer BBB - More Information
- Location Singleton Park Campus
- Tuition Fees Per Year £ 17,750

Course Overview

Classical Civilisation and Greek covers the literature and culture of the Greek and Roman worlds alongside studying intermediary and advanced Greek. This three-year BA joint honours degree opens up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers.

The cultures of Greece and Rome are arguably the foundation of western civilisation. Explore Greek and Roman mythology, history and society, drama, philosophy, fiction, satire, art and architecture and Greek language.

Classical Civilisation and Greek enables you to explore and examine civilisations that may appear distant but remain influential in the 21st century.

Swansea University is ranked in the Top-10 Guardian University Guide (2018 National Student Survey), and you will have the option to study a semester in either the USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong or Singapore during the second year, further improving your student experience and career prospects.

Why Classical Civilisation and Greek at Swansea?

Based at our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, Classical Civilisation and Greek degrees at Swansea University are highly regarded:

Classical Civilisation is ranked Top-10 for Research Quality (The Complete University Guide, 2019) and 8th for Feedback and Assessment (National Student Survey, 2019)
95% of Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology single and joint honours graduates from Swansea University are satisfied with the quality of their course (National Student Survey, 2018).

Swansea University is proud to be home to the Egypt Centre, which houses over 5,000 archaeological objects from the Wellcome Collection of Egyptian antiquities.

You can also gain teaching experience by leading workshops for the South West Wales Reaching Wider Partnership to enhance your student experience and career prospects.

Your Classical Civilisation and Greek Experience

During your first year, you will explore Greek mythology and Greek language as well as varied and flexible course content, so you can shape your Classical Civilisation and Greek degree to your on interests.

Our interdisciplinary approach means you make connections with a range of subject areas – examining past cultures, covering the Greek and Roman worlds as well as Greek language.

Teaching is informed by our world-leading research and you can attend seminars organised through our guest speaker programme.

You will have an academic mentor for any pastoral and academic support you may need, and the Society of Ancient Studies and organises social and cultural events.

Classical Civilisation and Greek Employment Opportunities

Classical Civilisation and Greek employment opportunities

94% of our Classical Civilisation graduates are employed or in further study within six months after graduating (DLHE 2015)
93% of Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology graduates are employed or in further study within six months after graduating (DLHE 2015).

Students on this course typically develop excellent oral and writing skills and you will learn to present your ideas in a range of formats along with strong research and analytical skills.

Our Classical Civilisation and Greek graduates enter careers in a wide variety of sectors including:

Education
Archives
Heritage and museums
Business
Media and public relations
Public services

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Modules

In your first year you will typically explore Greek mythology and Greek language modules.

Your early studies will introduce you to ancient philosophy and rhetoric, ancient art and architecture as well as developing your Greek language skills, optional modules include: Roman Love Poetry, Archaic Greek and a schools work placement teaching ancient history and ancient languages.

You will then choose your pathway with modules to suit your own interests, before focusing in depth on your final research project to produce your final dissertation.

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CLC101	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Of Gods and Heroes - Greek Mythology
CLC102	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Ovid's Metamorphoses. The Transformations of Mythology

Optional Modules

Greek Compulsory Modules - Selective

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select a module from each teaching block at the appropriate level. Staff can advise on the appropriate level of Greek modules on request.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
CLG101	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Beginning Greek Language I
CLG102	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Beginning Greek Language II	If you wish to pursue this module you MUST also select CLG101.
CLG105	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Intermediate Greek Language (post-GCSE or equivalent) I
CLG106	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Intermediate Greek Language (post-GCSE or equivalent) II	If you wish to pursue this module you MUST also select CLG105.
CLG125	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Further Greek 1 (Level 1)
CLG126	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Further Greek 2 (Level 1)	If you wish to pursue this module you MUST also select CLG125.

AND

Optional Module Choices

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Selet enough optional modules to make your total cedits up to 120 cr for the year.You may select a pair of 10 cr languages for all modules (1 language) To enrol in a TB2 Latin or Egyptian module, you MUST enrol in the corresponding TB1 module. Staff can advise on the appropriate level of Latin modules on request. Students should not take modules in more than one beginning ancient language in the year. Students taking CLE122 cannot also take CLE112

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CLC103	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Introduction to Ancient Philosophy and Rhetoric
CLE112	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Beginning Middle Egyptian 1 (Year 1)
CLE113	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Beginning Middle Egyptian Language 2 (Year 1)
CLE120	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Introduction to Ancient Egyptian History and Civilisation 1
CLE121	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Introduction to Ancient Egyptian History and Civilisation 2
CLE122	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Ancient Egyptian Language for Archaeology (1st year)
CLH100	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Greek History and Society
CLH145	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Introduction to Greek and Roman Art and Architecture
CLH150	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Rome from Village to Empire: An Introduction to Roman History
CLL101	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Beginning Latin Language I
CLL102	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Beginning Latin Language II
CLL105	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Intermediate Latin Language (post-GCSE or equivalent) I
CLL106	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Intermediate Latin Language (post-GCSE or equivalent) II
CLL125	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Further Latin 1 (Level 1)
CLL126	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Further Latin 2 (Level 1)
CY-140	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Languages for All - Welsh 1
CY-141	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Languages for All - Welsh 2
MLA140	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Languages for All - Arabic 1
MLA141	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Languages for All - Arabic 2
MLF140	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Languages for All - French 1
MLF141	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Languages for All - French 2
MLG140	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Languages for All - German 1
MLG141	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Languages for All - German 2
MLI140	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Languages for All - Italian 1
MLI141	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Languages for All - Italian 2
MLS140	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Languages for All - Spanish 1
MLS141	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Languages for All - Spanish 2
MLZ140	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	10	Languages for All - Mandarin 1
MLZ141	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	10	Languages for All - Mandarin 2

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CLC206	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Reading Classical Civilisation

Optional Modules

Compulsory modules selective - Greek Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select a module from each teaching block at the appropriate level. Staff can advise on the appropriate level of Greek modules on request.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CLG203	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Intermediate Greek Language I (post-Beginning Greek Language)
CLG204	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Intermediate Greek Language II (post-Beginning Greek Language)
CLG225	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Further Greek 1 (Level 2)
CLG226	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Further Greek 2 (Level 2)
CLG227	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Advanced Greek 1 (Level 2)
CLG228	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Advanced Greek 2 (Level 2)

AND

Compulsory Selective - Classical Civilisation

Choose Minimum Of 20 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : You should select one to three of these modules. To enrol in a TB2 Latin module, you MUST enrol in the corresponding TB1 module. Staff can advise on the appropriate level of Latin modules on request.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name
CLC204	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	The Roman Comic Novel: Excrement and Sacrament
CLC207	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Roman Satire: Ranting and Bantering
CLC209	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Decision and Responsibility: The Tragic Predicament
CLC217	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	After Augustus: Roman Literature from Tiberius to Nero
CLH2001	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Ancient and Historic Places (Study-Trip/Field project; Ancient History)
CLH2008	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Myths and Society in the Greek World
CLH216	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Armies and Enemies of Imperial Rome
CLH230	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	The Heirs of Rome: The Making of Christendom, Byzantium, and Islam in the Early Middle Ages, 400-800
CLH264	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Greek City States (Level 2)
CLH267	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Gender in the Roman World
CLH270	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Being Greek: Identity in the Ancient Greek World
CLH291	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Ancient Macedonia
CLL203	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Intermediate Latin Language I(post-Beginning Latin Language)
CLL204	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Intermediate Latin Language II(post-Beginning Latin Language)
CLL221	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Beginning Latin Language I
CLL222	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Beginning Latin Language II
CLL225	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Further Latin 1 (Level 2)
CLL226	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Further Latin 2 (Level 2)
CLL227	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Advanced Latin 1 (Level 2)
CLL228	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Advanced Latin 2
CLP202	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Schools work placement: Teaching ancient history and ancient languages

AND

Optional Module Choice

Choose Maximum Of 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select any modules from this list to complete a total of 120 credits.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
CLH2007	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	The Roman Economy
CLH284	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Writing Ancient History

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules

None found.

Optional Modules

Classical Civilisation Dissertation

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Joint Honours students should achieve a balance between their two subject areas by taking at least 100 credits in each of their subject areas at Levels 2 and 3 combined.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
CLD300	Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)	40	Classics, Ancient History, Egyptology Dissertation

AND

Greek Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Select 2 modules at the appropriate level. Staff can advise on the appropriate level of Greek on request.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
CLG325	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Further Greek 1 (Level 3)
CLG326	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Further Greek 2 (Level 3)	To select this module students must also pursue CLG325.
CLG327	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Advanced Greek 1 (Level 3)
CLG328	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Advanced Greek 2 (Level 3)	To select this module students must also pursue CLG328.
CLG329	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Advanced Greek 3
CLG330	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Advanced Greek 4	To select this module students must also pursue CLG329.

AND

Classical Civilisation Compulsory Selective Modules

Choose Exactly 40 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students must select 60 credits in each teaching block. Choose two of the following modules. To enrol in a TB2 Latin module you must enrol in the correponding module in TB1. Staff can advise on the appropriate level of Latin on request.

Module Code	Semester	Credits	Module Name	Guidance
CLC304	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	The Roman Comic Novel: Excrement and Sacrament
CLC309	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Decision and Responsibility: The Tragic Predicament
CLC316	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Roman Satire: Ranting and Bantering
CLC317	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	After Augustus: Literature from Tiberius to Nero
CLH3004	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Ancient Cyprus
CLH3008	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Myths and Society in the Greek World
CLH364	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Greek City States (Level 3)
CLH370	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Being Greek: Identity in the Ancient Greek World
CLH371	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Ancient Macedonia
CLH372	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Monarchy: Ancient and Medieval
CLH381	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	The History and Archaeology of Roman Britain
CLH388	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Late Antiquity; The Transformation of the Roman World AD 250-600
CLH394	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Pompeii and the Cities of Vesuvius (level 3)
CLL321	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Intermediate Latin Language I
CLL322	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Intermediate Latin Language II	To select this module students must also pursue CLL321.
CLL325	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Further Latin 1 (Level 3)
CLL326	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Further Latin 2 (Level 3)	To select this module students must also pursue CLL325.
CLL327	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Advanced Latin 1 (Level 3)
CLL328	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Advanced Latin 2 (Level 3)	To select this module students must also pursue CLL327.
CLL329	Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)	20	Advanced Latin 3
CLL330	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Advanced Latin 4	To select this module students must also pursue CLL329.
CLP309	Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)	20	Schools work placement: Teaching ancient history and ancient languages

Entry Requirements

Our standard entry requirement is BBB (UCAS tariff points 120) or equivalent. All offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement. We also accept a range of advanced level qualifications including: International Baccalaureate 32; Welsh Baccalaureate - grade equivalent to A-level; Access to Higher Education and Open University qualifications, and Extended Project.

Here are the requirements for International students.

For applicants whose first language is not English, we require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0.

How You're Taught

In the first year of study, you will be taught through lectures and tutorials. Assessment will be coursework, essay and examination.

In the second year, you will learn through seminars and group-work. Assessment will be varied including coursework, essays, group presentations and examination.

In the final year, you will undertake independent study through research methods, a dissertation or practice portfolio and also be taught through seminars and group-work. Assessment includes independent research dissertation, independent presentation, coursework and examination.

Our learning and teaching enhances your key skills that employers look for in graduates as follows:

Self-Management (attending classes, meeting deadlines, preparing for seminars, dissertation)
Teamworking (group presentations, group seminars, study trips and projects)
Customer awareness (study abroad, internships, work placements, student experience)
Problem solving (essay writing, research, examinations)
Communication and literacy (essays, examinations, presentations, project work, dissertation)
Numeracy skills (data analysis, statistics, graphs, datasets)
Information technology (Blackboard, essays, examinations, presentations, social media)

This course offers some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers. For more details on the provision available see the Welsh Provision expander below.

Welsh Provision

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study this subject through the medium of Welsh and our dedicated academy, Academi Hywel Teifi, is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We offer you:

An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually - we will then communicate with you in your language of choice.
Access to generous Welsh-language study scholarships or bursaries.
Access to modules taught wholly or partly in Welsh.
The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be marked in Welsh.
A Welsh-speaking academic tutor.
One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.
An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers.

To see further details about the level of provision delivered in Welsh on this particular degree scheme, please see the Welsh-language course page for further information.

Since 2011, there has been a 40% increase in the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and our *TEF data over the last two years shows that Welsh-medium students are high achievers in regards to employability (*Swansea University TEF return 2017 and 2018).

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Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2020/21 are as follows:

		UK/EU	International
BA (Hons)	Full Time	£ 9,000	£ 17,750

Fees for full time Undergraduate UK/EU students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government.

Fees for full time Undergraduate International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

Funding and Scholarships

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Additional Costs

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but are not limited to):

Parking and travel to and from campus
Printing, photocopying, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
Purchase of books or texts
Printing and binding
Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Careers and Employability

Careers and Employability Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

Academic writing
Maths and statistics
Critical thinking
Time management
Digital skills
Presentation skills
Note taking
Revision, memory and exam techniques
English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

We care about our students and our aim is to ensure that you achieve the best degree classification. We have a personal mentoring system where you will be allocated an academic mentor. We also have an “open door” policy where our academic teachers are available to talk to you at any time about any queries or academic concerns you may have.

Global Opportunities

Your degree programme may already give you an option to study or work abroad but in addition to this you can also consider an international summer programme.

These programmes are open to all our undergraduate students and include culture and study tours, volunteering programmes and internships across destinations such as China, Zambia, South Korea, Japan, Europe and Canada. Programmes are typically 2 – 6 weeks long and funding is available. See our Summer Programmes for further information.

How to Apply

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For further guidance please visit our how to apply pages.

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