History with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)

Swansea University

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	85%
Salary after 15 months	£23000
Unemployment Rate	0% 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	9% Proportion of students of History with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) 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 (Honours), BA (Hons)

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Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction

85 /100

75 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

	History with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) and other History courses of Swansea University	Average review score among all courses in the UK
Explanations	97	95
Interesting courses	94	88
Intellectually stimulating	93	92
Challenged to do my best	86	86
Depth of concepts	91	88
Builds on previous learnings	90	85
Joined ideas from different topics	88	83
Balance directed/independent study	79	71
Applicability of course content	84	81
Clear criteria in markings	83	74
Fair assessment	90	84
Tests reflected your learning	95	84
Timely feedback	94	81
Helpful feedback	85	77
Approachability of teachers	94	89
Support from teachers	86	87
Organisation of courses	91	79
Communication of changes	85	77
IT facilities	91	83
Library	97	93
Course specific resources	96	88
Student feedback opportunities	93	80
Student feedback valued	86	76
Student's feedback acted upon	72	53
Work of student union	69	64
Mental wellbeing services	74	72
Overall satisfaction	85	78

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 History 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 History 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	£24582	£22856	£27697
25-75 percentile range	£20570 - £28247	£17647 - £28615	£20983 - £35780

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

Course Description

This four-year degree enables you to explore a wide cross-section of different periods and historically significant worlds. Your studies will span medieval, early modern and modern history, covering British, Welsh, European, American and World history. History at Swansea is ranked top 20 in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023) and top 20 in the UK for teaching (NSS 2022). 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. 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. The third year of your course will be spent as a Year Abroad, further boosting your student experience and enhance your future career prospects. 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.

“I chose History at Swansea as the course offers a great variation of topics and the modules are really interesting. They stretch from the ancient empires of China and India, to the Second World War. The expertise of the lecturers is second to none.” – Alistair Kirk.

Please visit our course page for more information

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

	Graduates of this course	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in CAH20
Total respondents	10	5055
Unemployed	0%	4%
Studying	25%	15%
Working	45%	59%
Both studying and working	10%	13%
No information	20%	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

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	70%	30%
Utilise skills from studies	60%	40%
Work is meaningful	75%	25%

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 History courses of Swansea University

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

Example below based on all graduates of History with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) at Swansea University

15%	Sales occupations
10%	Business and public service associate professionals
10%	Elementary occupations
10%	Protective service occupations
5%	Managers, directors and senior officials
5%	Secretarial and related occupations
5%	Caring personal services
5%	Customer service occupations
5%	Legal professionals
5%	Administrative occupations

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

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	15%	85%	0%
year 2	15%	85%	0%
year 3	0%	0%	100%
year 4	9%	91%	0%

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]

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for History

Average UCAS Tariff Score 126

Tariff score	% of students accepted for courses in History
<48	0
48-63	1
64-79	3
80-95	14
96-111	18
112-127	26
128-143	17
144-159	5
160-175	3
176-191	5
192-207	6
208-223	2
224-239	0
>240	0

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

If you are an international applicant please visit our international pages for more information and details on how to apply: http://www.swansea.ac.uk/international/

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study History with a Year Abroad, BA (Hons), 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:

year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Swansea University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

- #2
- #35
History

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #3
- #43
History

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
- #2
- #180
History

URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]

See all 29 university rankings of Swansea University

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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