Medieval Studies BA (Hons)
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 75 graduates of Medieval Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in History at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £21000 | £24500 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25000 | £16000 - £25000 | £20000 - £30500 |
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 | |
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Median salary | £24582 | £22856 | £27697 |
25-75 percentile range | £20570 - £28247 | £17647 - £28615 | £20983 - £35780 |
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Course Description
Medieval Studies at Swansea offers you an opportunity to engage with the Middle Ages through covering history, literature, philosophy, politics, law and languages. Discover how the social and technological changes of the medieval period have influenced modern society. Through group work, debate, written exercises and essays, and in-class discussion you will explore themes such as power and conflict, archaeology and landscapes, gender and sexuality, religion, culture and medicine. This unique degree programme also allows you to access a wide range of additional subject specialisms and you can select module pathways in History, Medieval History, English Literature, Classics and Ancient History and Languages (including both Modern and Ancient Languages). Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, you will benefit from South Wales’ rich medieval history. Swansea was an important centre in the Middle Ages as a thriving port and a base of Norman rulers of Wales and there are still remains of this Norman heritage for you to explore. History, including Medieval Studies at Swansea is ranked top 20 in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023), Teaching (NSS 2022) and Graduate Outcomes (Complete University Guide 2023). Medieval Studies graduates have advanced to careers in sectors such as heritage, arts administration, teaching, archive work, journalism, copywriting, civil service, and further graduate studies.
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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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Medieval Studies BA (Hons) at Swansea University
15% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for History
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
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.
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
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- #2
- #35
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #3
- #43
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #180
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- History
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 27 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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Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Medieval History with Year Abroad BA (Hons) | The University of Winchester | 86% | 3% | 13% | £9250 | £16700 | 117 | Winchester | On campus Full-time | |
Medieval History BA (Hons) | The University of Winchester | 93% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £16700 | 119 | Winchester | On campus Full-time | |
Ancient, Medieval and Modern History BA (Hons) | University of Kent | - | - | - | £9250 | £18000 | - | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Medieval and Early Modern History BA (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 93% | 5% | 9% | £9000 | £16520 | 126 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time | |
Ancient, Classical and Medieval Studies BA (Hons) | The University of Winchester | - | - | - | £9250 | £16700 | - | Winchester | On campus Full-time | |
Medieval History (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | The University of Winchester | 86% | 3% | 13% | £9250 | £16700 | 117 | Winchester | On campus Full-time | |
Ancient and Medieval History BA (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 88% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £23800 | 133 | Egham | On campus Full-time | |
Ancient, Medieval and Modern History BA (Hons) | Durham University | - | - | - | £9250 | £24000 | - | Durham | On campus Full-time | |
Medieval and Early Modern History BA (Hons) | Bangor University | 87% | 0% | 5% | £9000 | - | 126 | Bangor | On campus Full-time | |
Ancient and Medieval History BA (Hons) | University of Birmingham | 77% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | - | 153 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023