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University degree

History with Foundation Year

Coleg Sir Gar
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

The History with a Foundation Year degree provides a unique opportunity to dive into the past, exploring significant events and cultures from ancient times to the modern world. Starting with a foundation year ensures you have all the essential skills and knowledge you need to succeed. This course is perfect for anyone with a curious mind and a desire to understand the world through the events, people, and ideas that shaped it.

You’ll explore the history of Europe, the United States, and beyond, developing a solid base of knowledge through engaging modules and practical study.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts10%
48-63 pts20%
64-79 pts15%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts15%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts10%
How they qualified
75% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels75%
no formal qualifications20%
another degree5%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
85%
Continue past first year
89%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£18,000
3 years on
£22,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Elementary occupations15%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Administrative occupations10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations10%
Natural and social science professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
89%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback91%
Academic support93%
Well organised85%
Learning resources83%
Student community78%
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