Master of Philosophy - Ancient History

Explore Ancient History with our MPhil program at Swansea University. Conduct original research and join a vibrant academic community. Apply now!

The Master of Philosophy in Ancient History enables students to undertake a substantial project led by their own passions and interests. Students submit a thesis of up to 60,000 words for MPhil assessment, demonstrating original research with a significant contribution to the subject area. This is followed by an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination, or viva). Students will be conducting original research connected with the history and archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome. Swansea's 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 the staff and postgraduates is integral to the life of the department, making Swansea a dynamic and stimulating place to study. A number of research groups also offer focus and community for staff and postgraduates: The Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Research (MEMO) The Centre for research into Gender in Culture and Society (GENCAS)