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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V503

Philosophy with a Year in Industry

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£20,150Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Swansea University, the BA (Hons) Philosophy with a Year in Industry provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our Philosophy with a Year in Industry degree introduces you to major philosophical theories and debates across different traditions and cultures and examines what it means to be human, how we should live, and the nature of reality itself. It addresses these issues from a range of historical and contemporary perspectives. It has a strong practical focus, which encourages students not only to understand the world around them, but also to work out how to change it for the better. 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 £21,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fundamental questions concerning knowledge
Reality
Truth
Morality
Politics
Human nature
Logic
UCAS Code:V503
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

International Baccalaureate

32 points

International students will also require a score of 4 at Higher Level English Language or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language or Literature.

UCAS Points120

🗣️ 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

£20,150

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£80,600

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£22,000£24,000£27,000
3 years£17,000£21,500£25,500
5 years£21,500£26,500£32,000

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 20% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£27,000

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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

58%Working
19%Studying
17%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%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
90%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
98%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
89%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers Philosophy with a Year in Industry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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