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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V111

Ancient History with a Foundation Year

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BA (Hons) Ancient History with a Foundation Year at Swansea University. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Ancient History explores the societies and cultures of Greeks and Romans, tracing how they developed during a period of well over a thousand years. Societies and events of the Graeco-Roman world may appear distant but remain influential, even today, and have complex legacies. This programme, including a Foundation Year, gives you an exciting introduction to Higher Education, setting you up with the skills, confidence and knowledge that you’ll need to be successful on your undergraduate degree. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Skills for University Study
Ancient Greece: Society and Culture
Roman Republic and Empire
Archaeological Methods and Material Culture
Ancient Texts and Literary Interpretation
Mediterranean Interactions and Trade Networks
Latin Language Foundations
Ancient History Dissertation and Research Methods
UCAS Code:V111
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CDD - DDD

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£14,000£23,000£25,000
3 years£16,500£20,500£25,000
5 years£21,000£25,500£31,500

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
30%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Swansea University

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