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History with a Foundation Year at Swansea University - UCAS

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Course summary

This four-year degree enables you to explore a wide cross-section of different periods and historically significant worlds. The first year of the course will give you an exciting introduction to higher education and will enable you to explore a range of topics. A Foundation Year is ideal if you need a little more support after further education or if you are returning to education after a gap in your studies. On completion, you will then progress onto the three-year degree program in History. Following your Foundation Year, your studies will span medieval, early modern and modern history, covering British, Welsh, European, American and World history. Whether your true passion lies in medieval Europe, revolutionary America or the cold war, you can choose from wide ranging themes and modules. These include studies in gender, sexuality and inequalities, heritage, memory, medicine, health and disability, war, violence and peace. Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, Swansea is a perfect gateway to the medieval past. Within a short journey are magnificent castles such as Pembroke and Manorbier, as well as medieval churches and fortresses in the Gower. A range of work placement programmes throughout the course are available to help prepare you for graduate life. Teaching is informed by a vibrant and supportive research environment of academics, students and visiting scholars. Students are also involved in wider university clubs and societies including the History Society, which organises social events and cultural activities. Our History students typically develop effective oral and writing skills through presenting ideas in different formats, supported by strong research and analysis skills. They go on to work in a variety of career sectors including education, media and public relations, heritage and museums, business and management, law, and public services. Visit our course page for more information. www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/history/ba-history

Modules

Your first year is your Foundation Year, which will introduce you to university-life, covering key themes of study and knowledge and skills building ready to enter the three years of your BA degree. Your second year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including: • Making History • Europe of Extremes, 1789-1989 • Britain and the World, 1800-2000 Your third and fourth years will comprise of a mix of optional and compulsory modules from a expansive range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • The Global First World War • The Golden Age of Spain and Portugal, 1450-1700 • Refugees in the Twentieth Century Your fourth and final year will also include a compulsory independent dissertation project. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/history/ba-history/

Assessment method

We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include:

  • Source Analysis
  • Debate
  • Presentations (solo & group)
Throughout your undergraduate BA History degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/history/ba-history/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
V102
Institution code:
S93
Campus name:
Singleton Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

International applicants should refer to The College, Swansea University http://www.swansea.ac.uk/the-college/

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Entry requirements are flexible and all offers are made following a review of the application form, predicted/achieved grades and subjects, the reference and personal statement.


English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) and no less than 5.5 in each component.

English Language Requirements at Swansea University

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/english-language-requirements/


Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For the latest fee information, please check the individual course page on our website. Our full range of programmes are listed here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ Further information on tuition fees can be found here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/
History with a Foundation Year at Swansea University - UCAS