BA History including Foundation Year
About this course
BA (Hons) in History, studying how societies, cultures and ideas have changed over time. Core topics include communication and writing. This is a four-year programme that includes a Foundation Year for students who do not currently meet standard entry criteria or are returning to education after a break. The Foundation Year includes a team-based project module tackling real-world issues.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS Points (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points Additional requirements include: GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 90%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Legal professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 83%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Starting your University Journey
- Crime, Media and Culture
- Childhood through the Ages
- The Impact Challenge: Shaping Real World Solutions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History including Foundation Year at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £27,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA History including Foundation Year at University of South Wales do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA History including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.