Classical Studies with a Foundation Year BA

Swansea University

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	91%
Salary after 15 months	£23000
Unemployment Rate	5% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	0% Proportion of students of Classical Studies with a Foundation Year BA who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	4 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Singleton Park Campus
Degree	Bachelor of Arts, BA
Subject	Classical Studies

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Classical Studies with a Foundation Year BA and other courses in Classics at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Classics.

Overall student satisfaction

91 /100

45 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

	Classical Studies with a Foundation Year BA and other Classics courses of Swansea University	Average review score among all Classical Studies courses in the UK
Explanations	99	94
Interesting courses	94	86
Intellectually stimulating	96	92
Challenged to do my best	93	92
Depth of concepts	97	85
Builds on previous learnings	94	85
Joined ideas from different topics	88	84
Balance directed/independent study	90	83
Applicability of course content	91	87
Clear criteria in markings	88	78
Fair assessment	88	88
Tests reflected your learning	93	87
Timely feedback	93	84
Helpful feedback	88	80
Approachability of teachers	86	91
Support from teachers	91	87
Organisation of courses	94	84
Communication of changes	92	84
IT facilities	82	89
Library	94	92
Course specific resources	89	84
Student feedback opportunities	99	79
Student feedback valued	93	81
Student's feedback acted upon	84	63
Work of student union	70	74
Mental wellbeing services	74	79
Overall satisfaction	91	89

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Classics courses of Swansea University

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in CAH20

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Classics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£23000	£21000	£24500
25-75 percentile range	£19000 - £25000	£16000 - £25000	£20000 - £30500

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All CAH20 courses of Swansea University

Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH20

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£24162	£24000	£29000
25-75 percentile range	£20622 - £28486	£18500 - £30500	£23000 - £40000

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All CAH20 courses in the UK

Course Description

Classical Studies focuses on the literature of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, along with the cultures that created it.

Studying this four-year BA degree will allow you to read all kinds of texts in translation from around the ancient Mediterranean and develop an understanding of Greek and Roman culture from the archaic period to the fall of the Roman Empire and beyond.

You will explore the stories and mythology of Greece and Rome and learn how to perform close analysis with an eye for detail. You may investigate familiar texts, such as epics and tragedies, as well as often overlooked genres from the ancient world, including novels and satire.

The first year of this course will be spent as a Foundation Year, providing an exciting introduction to the humanities and social sciences. It is ideal for those who need extra support after further education or if you are returning to education after a gap. You will then progress on to Year one of the full degree programme.

At Swansea we offer unique resources, including access to our own on campus museum, The Egypt Centre, where you will be able to access cultural artifacts and gain first-hand practical experience.

You will also be able to input into work undertaken across our established research groups: KYKNOS – the Centre for Research on the Narrative Literatures of the Ancient World and OLCAP (Object-and Landscape-Centred Approaches to the Past), which focuses on material culture in research and teaching.

Classical Studies at Swansea University was ranked 3rd in the UK for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2023). Through the course you will be part of a close-knit student community and will have the opportunity to join in with many clubs and societies including The Society for Ancient Studies and our Egyptology Society which organise social and cultural events, including museum trips. We also have an active guest speaker programme.

This four-year BA honours degree aims to equip you with skills that enhance your future employability. The feel for the creativity of ancient authors and flair for in-depth analysis which we hope to inspire in you will set you apart in the eyes of employers. Our graduates have entered a wide range of sectors including education, business, media and public relations and marketing.

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Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	All Swansea University graduates of undergraduate studies in Classics	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in CAH20
Total respondents	35	280
Unemployed	5%	3%
Studying	20%	18%
Working	55%	57%
Both studying and working	25%	13%
No information	0%	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Classics courses of Swansea University

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	45%	55%
Utilise skills from studies	40%	60%
Work is meaningful	90%	10%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of Swansea University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	45%
Non highly-skilled jobs	50%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Classics courses of Swansea University

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Classical Studies with a Foundation Year BA at Swansea University

25%	Administrative occupations
15%	Sales occupations
15%	Design occupations
10%	Media Professionals
10%	Managers, directors and senior officials
5%	Business and public service associate professionals
5%	Teaching Professionals
5%	Engineering professionals
5%	Information Technology Professionals
5%	Business and public service associate professionals

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include: - Object-focused practical work - Creative work (rewritings of myth in modern contexts, film scripts, staged debates, mixed media projects, animations, various kinds of artistic endeavour) - Article summaries and critical reviews of scholarship - Blogposts for a lay audience - Presentations - Group projects, sometimes assessed by self-reflective essays - Commentaries Throughout your undergraduate Classical Studies 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/classics-ancient-history-egyptology/ba-classical-studies/ or get in touch with us at [email protected]

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Classics

Average UCAS Tariff Score 114

Tariff score	% of students accepted for courses in Classics
<48	0
48-63	0
64-79	5
80-95	15
96-111	25
112-127	20
128-143	10
144-159	5
160-175	5
176-191	10
192-207	0
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Classics courses of Swansea University

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.5
- All Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Classical Studies with a Foundation Year, BA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

Foundation

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About Swansea University

Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.

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