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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Ancient History

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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2 yearsDuration
£5,238Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the MPhil Ancient History at Swansea University. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. Our expertise spans from the ancient cultures of Egypt, Greece, and Rome, to the history of late twentieth and early twenty-first-century Europe. The research of our staff and postgraduates is integral to the life of the department, making Swansea a dynamic and stimulating place to study. Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University. International tuition fees are £5,238 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Ancient Mediterranean Civilisations
Egyptian and Near Eastern History
Classical Greek Society and Politics
Roman Imperial Administration
Late Antique Transformations
Historiography and Research Methods
Dissertation Research Project
Specialised Ancient History Seminar
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementFirst Class

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic64

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,238

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£10,476

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£27,000
3 years£17,000£21,500£25,500
5 years£21,500£26,500£32,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

30%Working
15%Studying
30%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
30%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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