Ancient and Medieval History explores and examines civilisations that may appear distant but remain influential even today, and studying this three-year BA degree opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills, which are highly valued by employers.

You’ll have the chance to explore the change from the emergence of Athenian democracy to the glories of renaissance Italy; the expansion of the Roman Empire to the Christian crusades of the Middle Ages; and the great epics of Homer to the sublime poetry of Dante

With 94% of students in employment or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers in Higher Education 2017), our Ancient and Medieval  History degree will put you in a great position to succeed in a variety of careers.

Almost 94% of Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology Single and Joint Honours Graduates from Swansea University are in work and / or further study six months after graduation (93.6% - HESA Performance Indicator sourced from the DLHE survey 2013/14.)

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

Our graduates enter careers in a wide range of sectors including:

• Education
• Archives
• Museums and heritage
• Media and Public Relations
• Business and Management
• Politics and humanitarian organisations
• Public sector