Anthropology with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Wales
Key Course Facts
Course Description
It is a one year, full-time course which is taken as part of your four-year degree. You will still be treated as a full-time undergraduate student which means you will still be entitled to student finance support, will have the same entitlement to accommodation and have access to our wide range of student support
Why study a Foundation Year at UTWSD Lampeter?
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The Integrated Foundation Year offered by the Faculty of Humanities has been designed to help you develop the skills and subject-specific knowledge needed to undertake a degree course and specialise in a specific area.
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Offers you an alternative route into studying with us even if your grades weren’t suitable or if you don’t meet the entry requirements of your chosen course.
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Suitable also for those returning to education after some time away.
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With a range of generic study skills mixed with subject-specific modules, you can progress on to degree with confidence.
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We take an immersive approach to learning offering a diverse range of teaching approaches, including lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshop sessions.
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You will attend small-group classes with a focus on discussion and learning activities to encourage the self-development and critical reflection accepted as key to the development of personal and professional capacities.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 36 graduates of Anthropology with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of Wales for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Anthropology with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of Wales
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anthropology with Foundation Year BA (Hons) 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 | £19000 | £18500 | £21500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £16000 - £21000 | £13500 - £22500 | £16000 - £26500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Anthropology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £22450 | £26876 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19500 - £27000 | £16925 - £28392 | £20314 - £34845 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Anthropology with Foundation Year, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Modules
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
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Anthropology with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of Wales
| 20% | Protective service occupations |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Anthropology with Foundation Year, BA (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Anthropology with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
| EU | £9000 | year 1 |
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| 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, 2024
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
What students say about studying Anthropology in the UK?
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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