University of Wales
Ancient Civilisations with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Wales

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Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Ancient Civilisations with Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in History and Archaeology at University of Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History and Archaeology.

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Salary

Salary of Graduates in History and Archaeology

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History and Archaeology 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 £18000 £17000 £21000
25-75 percentile range £11000 - £20000 £14000 - £21000 £16000 - £25500


Salary of all UK Graduates of History and Archaeology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21916 £19964 £23779
25-75 percentile range £20191 - £26326 £15082 - £25373 £18288 - £30854

Course Description

Why Choose Ancient Civilisations at UWTSD:

  1. We offer small class sizes allowing for excellent interaction and discussion, as well as unsurpassed support from the tutors – the kind which simply cannot be achieved in big lecture halls full of students.

  2. We are one of the few universities across the UK to offer students the opportunity to focus on culture and civilizations rather than just history and archaeology.

  3. Having such a wide range of related subjects under one roof allows us to draw upon the experience of our various lecturers in areas such as Archaeology, Ancient history and mythology, religious and Islamic studies, philosophy and Chinese studies to provide a unique and diverse program that will provide something of interest to everyone.

  4. Students have the opportunity to go on fieldtrip modules where we explore wonders of the ancient world in person.

  5. We are based on an amazing campus, rich in history and set in a great location with enthusiastic, dedicated lecturers, all of which sets out to make your time at university a unique and special experience and start you out on an exciting career.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

Example below based on all graduates of Ancient Civilisations with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of Wales

35% Sales occupations
20% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Therapy professionals
10% Therapy professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Caring personal services

A degree in Ancient Civilisations involves a wide range of assessment methods. In addition to traditional gobbet work, essays and in class tests, you will be assessed through bibliographic exercises, presentations – oral and PowerPoint based, at both individual and group level – creation of abstracts, reflective reports, in-house conference papers, article reviews, take-home exams, group wikis, creation of project plans and, of course, the dissertation. This variety of assessment helps develop skills in presenting material in a clear, professional and lucid manner, whether orally or in writing.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Archaeology

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

Costs

Tuition Fees Ancient Civilisations with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Ireland £9000 year 1
EU £13500 year 1
England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1
International £13500 year 1

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

About University of Wales

The University of Wales (UW) is a confederal university located in Cardiff, Wales. This university was the very first to exist in Wales, and now operates a highly rated research centre, the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies. In addition, UW also has a centre used for studying and conferences in Gregynog, Newtown.

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Where is this programme taught

Lampeter Campus
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