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University degree

Ancient History and Archaeology

Coleg Sir Gar
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 30% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin Β· your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course

Our Ancient History and Archaeology degree is perfect for anyone interested in the learning about the Classical civilisations of Greece and Rome and in getting practical, hands on in Archaeology. This course provides insights into everything from legendary figures like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to the everyday lives of people living in these times.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts15%
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts10%
80-95 pts10%
96-111 pts20%
112-127 pts20%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts10%
176-191 pts5%
How they qualified
75% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels75%
no formal qualifications20%
another degree5%
other higher education5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
70%
Continue past first year
89%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£18,000
3 years on
Β£22,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Administrative occupations15%
Natural and social science professionalsHighly skilled15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations10%
What students say National Student Survey
89%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback91%
Academic support93%
Well organised85%
Learning resources83%
Student community78%
In students' own words
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Highly recommend
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city β€” local cost of living is manageable if yo…
Postgraduate Β· Full-time
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Genuinely worthwhile
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city β€” the city is a brilliant student city wit…
Postgraduate Β· Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Coleg Sir Gar's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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