English and History - FdA
University of South Wales
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Coleg Gwent (Ebbw Vale)

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Coleg Gwent (Ebbw Vale)

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SEP-26

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2 Years

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The only Foundation Degree in English and History in Wales, this course provides a unique combination of classroom-based study and flexible, work based learning. You will benefit from small classes, tailored supervision and the opportunity to complete an honours degree in English and/or History from the University of South Wales. You will be encouraged to put your new skills into practice through relevant work placements, with your qualification potentially leading to a number of career ...Read more

The only Foundation Degree in English and History in Wales, this course provides a unique combination of classroom-based study and flexible, work based learning. You will benefit from small classes, tailored supervision and the opportunity to complete an honours degree in English and/or History from the University of South Wales. You will be encouraged to put your new skills into practice through relevant work placements, with your qualification potentially leading to a number of career opportunities, including teaching, law and social work.

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WUSCA ranking:
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83/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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55th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
77th
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Ellie
24 Nov 25

Central and the staff are reliable..Read more

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Ben
24 Nov 25

Best aspects are the lecturers they’re great and it’s very informative and the campus building has a really good feel to it. I don’t live on campus so I can’t speak about that but..Read more

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£7,500 per year

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£7,500 per year

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Students from England

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£7,500 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£7,500 per year

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Students from Wales

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£7,500 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£7,500 per year

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£12,300 per year

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Ellie
24 Nov 25
History - BA (Hons)
Central and the staff are reliable...
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Ben
24 Nov 25
History - BA (Hons)
Best aspects are the lecturers they’re great and it’s very informative and the campus building has a really good feel to it. I don’t live on campus so I can’t speak about that but...
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...

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University of South Wales
Coleg Gwent (Ebbw Vale) Waun-Y-Pound Road Ebbw Vale Blaenau Gwent NP23 6GT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ebbw Vale Parkway  1.5 miles away

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