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The civilization of ancient Egypt, renowned for its rulers, magnificent structures, and symbolic writing, has captivated humanity for millennia.
At Swansea, you'll explore its vast historical timeline and intriguing traditions within the broader setting of Africa, the Levant, and the Greco-Roman world. Our three-year program emphasizes hands-on learning with artifacts through our on-campus museum, the Egypt Centre. You'll also have the chance to study the ancient Egyptian language and script, enabling direct engagement with original texts.
The program prepares you to trace Egypt's societal evolution across ages, from prehistoric times through periods of Persian, Greek, and Roman rule.
To boost your professional opportunities, we provide access to various career-enhancing placements like the Week of Work initiative.
Those studying Egyptology and Ancient History often acquire exceptional communication and analytical abilities, valuable for research and critical thinking. You'll master expressing concepts in diverse formats that serve you beyond academia.
Our alumni pursue careers across multiple fields including: Cultural Heritage and Tourism, Education, Media and Communications
Corporate Leadership, Government and Public Administration