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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
This three-year degree enables you to explore a wide cross-section of different periods and historically significant worlds.Your studies will span medieval, early modern and modern history, covering British, Welsh, European, American and World history. You will also learn about Welsh language rights, multiculturalism and Welsh Language and Literature throughout the centuries.Whether your true passion lies in Medieval Europe, Revolutionary America or the Cold War, you can choose from wide ranging themes and modules. These include studies in gender, sexuality and inequalities, heritage, memory, medicine, health and disability, war, violence and peace. Elective Welsh modules are taught in the Welsh Language and are suitable for first language speakers. Based on our stunning Singleton Park Campus overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, Swansea is a perfect gateway to the medieval past. Within a short journey are magnificent castles such as Pembroke and Manorbier, as well as medieval churches and fortresses in the Gower.Your final year is shaped by optional modules allowing you to choose your studies based on your specific interests and will include a dissertation project.A range of work placements are available to help prepare you for graduate life.Teaching is informed by a vibrant and supportive research environment of academics, students and visiting scholars. Students are also involved in wider university clubs and societies including the History Society and our active and robust Welsh Society, which organises social and sporting events and cultural activities.Our History and Welsh students typically develop effective oral and writing skills through presenting ideas in different formats, supported by strong research and analysis skills. They go on to work in a variety of career sectors including education, media and public relations, heritage and museums, business and management, law, and public services. History at Swansea is ranked:• 16th in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2023*)*Based on the average positivity score across questions 22 to 25 in the NSS 2023 when ranked against 33 universities featured in the Times Good University Guide.Celtic Studies at Swansea is ranked:• 2nd in the UK (Times Good University Guide 2024)• 2nd in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024)• 2nd in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide 2024)Please visit our course page for more information: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/history/ba-history-welsh-first-language/
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC - ABB Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
112 - 128 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:21,M:24 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 - 33 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM - DMM Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
A level Welsh will be required for Second Language Welsh Speakers but not for First Language.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to Humanities Course
We recognise the EPQ as an excellent indicator of success. If you are predicted a grade B or above in the EPQ, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction, to include your EPQ with a grade B.
To include 4 in HL Welsh (First Lang)
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
B + BB at A-Level to include Welsh (First Lang)
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