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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
History (Including Foundation Year)
University of South Wales
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the History (Including Foundation Year) course at University of South Wales.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of South Wales. These students are taking History (Including Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | B |
| English Language and Literature | B |
| Geography | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V10F
Here's what University of South Wales says about its History (Including Foundation Year) course.
The BA (Hons) History is also available as a four year course including an integrated Foundation Year, and is designed for students who do not currently meet admissions criteria for direct entry onto the degree.
You will start by completing a foundation year, which provides well structured support, allowing you to develop your skills and knowledge before continuing onto a three year degree programme. History is essential to understanding ourselves and the world in which we live. It’s not about the ‘dead past’. After all, we’re not at the end of history; we’re in the middle of it. Our History degree will offer you new perspectives on the past. You’ll examine history from the close of the European middle ages to the present day.
USW’s History degree covers British and European history, the Americas from the colonial period to the present, and aspects of global history from Chile to China and back again. We place emphasis on ‘doing’ history. This means developing your skills in gathering and evaluating evidence, and learning how to build arguments that are rational and well-presented.
Source: University of South Wales
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Location
Pontypridd | Pontypridd
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
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 |
| EU | £5,760 per year |
The modules you will study
Students will study six modules, which will be assessed via a number of examinations, assignments and presentations.
The study skills module is designed to help you with examinations and revision techniques, as well as skills including note taking, essay writing, referencing and planning assignments.
Study Skills Investigative Project English History Media and Cultural Studies Understanding Modern Society
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I am supported well that I am managing to almost finish the year without much struggles
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they provided me with very good academic support that help my study
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Library did a lot to me this academic year for both borrowing books or using it as place to study in. there one thing I am not happy with is the food being served in canteen, too small portion and too expensive. All other facilities are good.
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Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took History (Including Foundation Year) at University of South Wales.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of South Wales graduates who took History (Including Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.1k
First year after graduation
£21.2k
Third year after graduation
£24.1k
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 (Including 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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