Ancient History and Classical Culture, MA

The MA in Ancient History and Classical Culture is a dynamic course that concentrates on the history and culture of ancient Greece, the Roman world, the Levant, and the Near East, drawing on the expertise of internationally recognised scholars.

This fascinating and rigorous course focusses on the history and culture of the ancient world from archaic Greece to late antiquity. Topics studied potentially include interactions between the Greco-Roman world and the neighbouring societies in Afro-Eurasia and the latest debates about the treatment of the material heritage of antiquity in the modern world. You can specialise in history or literature, or a combination of the two. Ancient Greek and Latin can also be studied.

You are encouraged to build a methodological awareness as you are introduced to key concepts and interpretative techniques which have shaped the study of ancient civilisations in the modern world.

Throughout the course you will hone the specialist research skills needed for high-level work in any field of Ancient History and Classical Civilisation.

2.1 degree required in Ancient History, Classics, Classical Civilisation or a related background in Arts and Humanities or equivalent.

For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.

All students must demonstrate that they have achieved a certain level of English before starting their programme. You will need to provide a recognised English language test or qualification before you can be accepted to Swansea University

Specific English requirements are listed on each course page under the 'entry requirements' section. Our English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we accept the wide range of other English language tests shown below.

Please note that some research scholarship, funded positions, may require a higher English Language test score than standard to be obtained prior to enrolment or held at the point of application. Details of possible bespoke English Language entry requirements are listed on each separate scholarship advert. Our current active research scholarships can be found here.

If your English scores do not exactly meet our requirements, you could still be accepted if you successfully complete an English Language Pre-sessional Programme at Swansea’s English Language Training Services (ELTS) at the required level before starting your academic programme.

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