Postgraduate Prospectus 2013 - Swansea University

Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology
Entry requirements
Normally a 2.1 degree, or equivalent, in
an Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences
subject.
English Language requirement:
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each
component) or Swansea University
recognised equivalent.
How the degrees are structured
The full-time course structure is split across
the year with three modules offered in
each academic semester (a total of six
modules in Part One) and then a
dissertation over the summer (Part Two).
From the empire building of Alexander,
the Caesars, and Rameses II, to the wit
and wisdom of Aristotle, Plato, and
Cicero, the ancient world has captivated
us for thousands of years.
Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology
at Swansea University encompasses
history and literature, archaeology and
art, and philosophy and religion to shed
light on the ancient civilisations that
shaped our modern world.
These degrees will:
• equip you with skills relevant to careers
in a wide variety of roles, including
management, administration in the
private and public sectors
• provide you with a solid foundation for
a rewarding career in teaching,
heritage management, and museum
work
• help you to gain transferable skills,
including team working, imaginative
problem-solving, communication,
presentation, and analytical skills
• prepare you for a research degree
Each scheme includes some compulsory
modules, and the number is made up by
choosing from a list of options. The
dissertation component is written on a
specialist research topic of your choosing.
Part-time students normally take three
modules in each of their two years
(compulsory methodology modules in the
first year) and write their dissertation in the
third year.
Modules deal with literary texts;
documentary evidence; archaeological
evidence; and the study of sexuality,
religion and society. Students are required
to study Greek or Latin, or Ancient
Egyptian at an appropriate level.
The purpose-built Egypt Centre on campus
is an invaluable asset, housing around
3,000 objects from Ancient Egypt. The
collection illustrates more than 4,000
years of human development, from the
prehistoric to the early Christian era, and
plays an integral role to teaching and
research.
Taught Courses
The Department offers four taught MA
schemes:
studies the material culture and language
of ancient Egypt. Compulsory modules
include Understanding Ancient Egyptian
Culture and Egyptian language.
The MA Ancient History and Classical
Civilisation studies the history, culture,
and languages of the classical world.
Compulsory modules include Research
Methodologies in Ancient History and
Classical Culture and either Ancient Greek
or Latin. A wide range of optional modules
is also available.
For a full list of compulsory and optional
modules please refer to the website.
Regular research seminars and lectures are
run by the Research Institute for Arts and
Humanities (RIAH), which students are
encouraged to attend.
Assessment
Assessment is based on in-course written
work and oral presentations, and a
dissertation of 15,000-20,000 words.
and either Ancient Greek or Latin or both.
A wide range of optional modules is
also available.
studies Greek and Latin language,
literature, and civilisation. Compulsory
modules include Narrative Genres and
Theory, and both Ancient Greek and Latin.
A wide range of optional modules is also
available.
Scholarships and Bursaries
A range of postgraduate scholarships and
bursaries is available. For details, please
visit: www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships/
Postgraduate
The Department of Classics, Ancient
History and Egyptology may, at its own
discretion, enter strong applicants for a
Swansea University studentship.
How can I find out more?
Visit our website:
www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities
Contact the Arts and Humanities
Postgraduate Admissions Office:
Email: pgahadmissions@swansea.ac.uk
Tel: + 44 (0)1792 606980/606981
Visit the University:
see page 174 for details
“I studied the MA programme in Ancient Egyptian Culture at
Swansea University. After graduating I worked for a year in Cairo as an
assistant to the Secretary of the Supreme Council of Antiquities. I have
returned to Swansea to earn my PhD in Egyptology and become a
university professor. My time at Swansea helped me to make important
connections and put me in an excellent position to succeed in the field
of Egyptology.
”
Jennifer Willoughby,
MA Ancient Egyptian Culture
Applications can be made online at:
www.swansea.ac.uk/applyonline
– see pages 176 – 177 for
further information
For details of the research degrees
available in Classics, Ancient History
and Egyptology, please see page 100.
Master’s Degrees – Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology
is the first of its kind in the world. It is
designed for students who have an interest
in the narrative literature of Greece and
Rome (e.g. epic poetry, fiction,
historiography). Compulsory modules
include Narrative Genres and Theory,
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