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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VVD4

Ancient History and Archaeology

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Carmarthen, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£15,600Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Wales Trinity Saint David, the BA (Hons) Ancient History and Archaeology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Carmarthen, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our Ancient History and Archaeology degree is perfect for anyone interested in the learning about the Classical civilisations of Greece and Rome and in getting practical, hands on in Archaeology. This course provides insights into everything from legendary figures like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to the everyday lives of people living in these times. In our degree, we cover a wide range of topics including mythology, warfare, politics, culture and society, gender, economies, religion, science and the reception of the ancient world. International tuition fees are £15,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a 86% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Greek Civilisation and Society
Roman History and Politics
Classical Mythology and Religion
Archaeological Methods and Theory
Excavation and Fieldwork Practice
Ancient Warfare and Military History
Gender and Daily Life in Antiquity
Reception of the Classical World
UCAS Code:VVD4
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,600

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£46,800

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£11,500£18,000£23,000
5 years£18,500£22,000£27,500

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▼ 33% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 19% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
13%Studying
13%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, 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
89%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
64%
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 University of Wales Trinity Saint David

University of Wales Trinity Saint David offers Ancient History and Archaeology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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