Spanish and History BA (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Singleton Park Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

Singleton Park Campus

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Studying a History and Spanish degree allows you to explore a cross-section of profoundly different periods and historically significant worlds, alongside a study of Spanish language, culture and fiction.Our four-year degree helps to provide graduates with a wealth of inspiring career opportunities thanks to numerous transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. During your year spent in Spain, you will either study at a university, teach in a school or work in a business.Your early ...Read more

"Studying a History and Spanish degree allows you to explore a cross-section of profoundly different periods and historically significant worlds, alongside a study of Spanish language, culture and fiction.Our four-year degree helps to provide graduates with a wealth of inspiring career opportunities thanks to numerous transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. During your year spent in Spain, you will either study at a university, teach in a school or work in a business.Your early studies will concentrate on the early modern world from and modern British history, together with Spanish language and culture. But whether your true passion lies in medieval Europe, revolutionary America or the unique cultural environment of Paris, our generous range of modules has it covered. Swansea is a perfect gateway to the past. Within a short journey you will discover magnificent castles such as Pembroke and Manorbier, as well as medieval churches and fortresses in the Gower.Based on our stunning Singleton Park Campus overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, you will have the ability to tailor your degree according to your specific interests as you progress. Later studies are shaped by modules around your specific interests. You may pursue vocational themes in translation and language teaching, and three separate work placement programmes are available to help prepare you for graduate life.History and Spanish students typically develop oral and writing skills through presenting ideas in different formats, supported by strong research and rigorous analysis. Assessment is conducted through essays, coursework, examination, presentations and a dissertation. Teaching is informed by a vibrant and supportive research environment that unites academics, postgraduates and visiting scholars around shared subject matter.A year in Spain will enrich the study experience and boosts your career prospects. Graduates have progressed to careers in sectors such as education, heritage, business, media, politics and humanitarian services. Employers have included Mercedes-Benz, English Heritage and St Fagans National History Museum.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.Spanish at Swansea is ranked:
• Top 25 for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)Please visit our course page for more information: www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/history/ba-history-spanish"

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
38th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
History
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
97%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK History graduate salary
£18,000
Iberian Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Iberian Studies graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Iberian Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Lucy
07 Dec 22

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Entry requirements

Access to HE Diploma:

D:21,M:18 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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.

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Popular A-level subjects

Iberian Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Spanish
78%
French
24%
English Literature
19%
Psychology
19%
History
18%
HESA
History

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
60%
Psychology
46%
English Literature
23%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
Biology
15%
HESA

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Swansea University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching reputation and delightful seafront location....

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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