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History and Welsh (a pathway for First Language Students) with a Year Abroad BA (Hons)

Swansea University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This four-year degree enables you to explore a wide cross-section of different periods and historically significant worlds.Your studies will span medieval, early modern and modern history, covering British, Welsh, European, American and World history. You will also learn about Welsh language rights, multiculturalism and Welsh Language and Literature throughout the centuries.Whether your true passion lies in Medieval Europe, Revolutionary America or the Cold War, you can choose from wide ranging themes and modules. These include studies in gender, sexuality and inequalities, heritage, memory, medicine, health and disability, war, violence and peace. Elective Welsh modules are taught in the Welsh Language and are suitable for first language speakers. Based on our stunning Singleton Park Campus overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, Swansea is a perfect gateway to the medieval past. Within a short journey are magnificent castles such as Pembroke and Manorbier, as well as medieval churches and fortresses in the Gower.During this degree, your third year will be spent further afield on a Year Abroad. Your later studies are then shaped by modules around your specific interests and will include a dissertation project.A range of work placements are available to help prepare you for graduate life.Teaching is informed by a vibrant and supportive research environment of academics, students and visiting scholars. Students are also involved in wider university clubs and societies including the History Society and our active and robust Welsh Society, which organises social and sporting events and cultural activities.Our History and Welsh students typically develop effective oral and writing skills through presenting ideas in different formats, supported by strong research and analysis skills. They go on to work in a variety of career sectors including education, media and public relations, heritage and museums, business and management, law, and public services. History at Swansea is ranked:
• 16th in the UK for Student Voice (NSS 2023)Based on the average positivity score across questions 22 to 25 in the NSS 2023 when ranked against 33 universities featured in the Times Good University Guide.Celtic Studies at Swansea is ranked:
• 2nd in the UK (Times Good University Guide 2024)
• 2nd in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times Good University Guide 2024)
• 2nd in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide 2024)Please visit our course page for more information: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/culture-communication/history/ba-history-welsh-first-language/

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29 January

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    37th

  • Campus address

    Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales

Swansea University is proud of its diverse student community, with students and staff from over 130 countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Swansea offers highly rated teaching and is ranked in the top 40 UK universities (Complete University Guide 2024).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    38th out of 91 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    126 62%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    58th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 83%

    24th

    25

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