Medieval Studies with a Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Swansea University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 75 graduates of Medieval Studies with a Foundation Year 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 |
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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
Your first year will include a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with examples of compulsory modules from recent years including:
- Medieval Europe: An Introduction
- Making History
- Literature and Society in Medieval Europe
Your second and third year will be comprised of almost entirly optional modules. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included:
- The Anglo-Norman World 1066-1225 - Britain in the Early Middle Ages: Slaves, Dragons, Queens and Vikings - The Placing of History: Digitally Mapping the Historic Past
Your final year will include an compulsory independent dissertation project.
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 with a Foundation Year BA (Hons) at Swansea University
15% | Secretarial and related occupations |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Sports and fitness occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for History
All History courses of Swansea University
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:
- Foundation
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 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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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