Classical Civilisation with Foundation Year covers the literature and culture of the Greek and Roman worlds and studying this four-year integrated BA degree opens up a range of exciting career possibilities by helping you to develop transferable skills, which are highly valued by employers.

The foundation year gives you an exciting introduction to higher education, exploring the humanities and social sciences before progressing to the full degree programme. It’s ideal if you need a little more support after further education or if you are returning to education after a gap.

You will have the chance to explore and examine Greek mythology, languages and ancient philosophy alongside Roman love poetry, Greek romance, the armies and enemies of imperial Rome, or gender in the Roman world.

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.

To enhance your career prospects, we offer the opportunity to sign up for various employability and engagement-related placements, such as the Week of Work.

Students of Classical Civilisation receive a comprehensive grounding in how to research, develop, and present complex ideas in a clear and systematic fashion. You’ll gain a useful attention to detail along with ways and means to approach the unfamiliar with confidence.

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

• Education (secondary and tertiary)
• Business (consultancy, management)
• Media and Public relations
• Marketing