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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
History (with integrated foundation year)
Aberystwyth University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the History (with integrated foundation year) course at Aberystwyth University.
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Access to HE Diploma
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Aberystwyth University. These students are taking History (with integrated foundation year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | B |
| English Literature | C |
| Psychology | D |
| Government and Politics | C |
| Sociology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V10F
Here's what Aberystwyth University says about its History (with integrated foundation year) course.
In choosing History with integrated Foundation Year at Aberystwyth University, you will study one of the most valuable of subjects.
Most of us are curious about the past and about the way human societies have evolved over time. A degree in History will allow you to place the past in perspective and equip you with the analytical skills of interpretation, analysis and communication that are both vital in everyday life and highly sought after by employers. Our degree encourages you to follow your own historical interests, within a first-class research-led teaching environment.
Benefits of Foundation Year
The integrated foundation year - designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background - is the perfect option to access this highly sought after scheme. In the Foundation Year, you will gain a solid base of key skills such as essay writing, analysis and how to consider primary and secondary sources, which will prepare you to excel in the rest of the degree.
There are few fixed entry requirements, but each applicant will be assessed on an individual basis to ensure that they are right for the course and that the course is right for them.
Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to its sister course [History, V100].
Why study History at Aberystwyth University?
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History has been taught in Aberystwyth since 1872, making our department the most established in Wales and one of the foremost in Britain.
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Our teaching is innovative, research-based and designed to develop your transferable skills in areas such as analysis, interpretation and communication, which will prepare you for a wide range of careers.
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Our subject specialisms enable you to follow your historical interests from the medieval period to the present day, ranging across four continents, and embracing political, social, economic and cultural history.
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As an Aber History student, you will have full use of the National Library of Wales, one of the five Copyright Libraries of the UK and Wales’s leading archive repository.
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As part of your degree, you will have the opportunity to study abroad at a partner university, to undertake Heritage sector work placements and to plan for your future career.
During your four years of study, you will develop your historical interests by choosing option modules from the full range of subject areas taught by our department and your overseas host institution. You will also be learning and applying research approaches and methods that will ready you for your final year dissertation.
Employability is embedded in all our courses, and our graduates have been successful in securing professions in many different fields, including:
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education
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academic scholarship and research
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archive curation and management
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law
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publishing
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national, regional and local politics
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the Civil Service
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the police
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the armed forces
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media and the creative industries
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business and entrepreneurship.
Source: Aberystwyth University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Department of History and Welsh History
Location
Main Site (Aberystwyth) | Aberystwyth
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• History
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,760 per year |
| Scotland | £5,760 per year |
| Wales | £5,760 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| Channel Islands | £5,760 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| EU | £19,190 per year |
| International | £19,190 per year |
Aberystwyth University student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aberystwyth University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Aberystwyth University students who took the History (with integrated foundation year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
94%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
med
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
95%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
86%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
med
Academic support
98%
high
Academic support
98%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
99%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
med
Organisation and management
93%
high
Organisation and management
93%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
93%
high
How well organised is your course?
94%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
Learning resources
95%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
95%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
74%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Aberystwyth University. These students are taking History (with integrated foundation year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Aberystwyth University graduates who took History (with integrated foundation year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Elementary occupations
15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
15%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Aberystwyth University graduates who took History (with integrated foundation year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£21.5k
Third year after graduation
£27k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to History (with integrated foundation year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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