Classics with a Foundation Year
UCAS Code: Q802
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
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.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSEs: A minimum of 5 passes at Grade A*-C, including Welsh/English Language.
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About this course
The Classics Foundation Year will offer an exciting introduction to higher education and is part of a 4-year undergraduate integrated degree. This foundation year will ideally suit those that need a little more support after further education before undertaking an undergraduate degree, or those returning to education after a gap.
The inclusive learning environment, delivered by an expert programme team, will meet your needs to feel comfortable at Swansea University. We are interested in your future and committed to supporting you to get where you want to be, and this foundation year will be a great place to start your journey in higher education.
The foundation programme offers exciting and innovative content in the modules that deal with the notion and understanding of what it is to be human. You will explore what it is to be human using the humanities and social sciences, including a great variety of theory and literature delivered by academics within your full degree subject area. A final year project supervised from a subject expert in the Classics degree teaching team will allow you to explore an area of interest to you within your chosen discipline.
After progression from the foundation year, you will cover topics including Greek mythology, languages and ancient philosophy. But whether your true passion lies in Roman love poetry, Greek romance, the armies and enemies of imperial Rome, or gender in the Roman world, our extensive selection of first year modules has it covered. Optional modules are also available in ancient history and Egyptology. This range gives you scope to learn, discover and refine your interests.
This subject area is ranked in the top 10 for overall student satisfaction in the 2017 National Student Survey (NSS), while 94% of graduates are employed or in further study 6 months after graduating (Destination of Leavers from HE survey 2015). 70% achieved a 1st class or 2.1 honours degree in 2017/18.
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.
Swansea University is awarded Gold by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF Gold).
Based on our stunning Singleton Park campus, in parkland overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, the course will give you a thorough understanding of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
All applications will be considered on an individual basis, and we will look at the whole application when deciding whether to make an offer of a place, including: the balance, nature and quality of your qualifications and/or professional experience, personal statement and referee’s comments.
**We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.**
Modules
Themes include:
• How humanities and social sciences provides understanding of what it is to be human
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Media
• English
• History
• Politics
• Academic and study development
• Personal and communication development
• Values and Citizenship
• Research
Assessment methods
We offer varied and inclusive assessment which includes:
• Support and development of well-rounded learner
• Essays, presentations, blog, report, research essay, online workbook, class participation
• Only one short exam
• Supports challenging weaker areas or preference
• Supports transferable skills for future
• Lectures, tutorials, workshops, 1:1, interactive teaching
• Online resources and support
The Uni
Singleton Park Campus
College of Arts and Humanities
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