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University degree
Philosophy and History
Coleg Sir Gar
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Robin · 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
The BA in Philosophy and History is an exciting degree for those who want to delve deeply into philosophical ideas and historical events that have shaped the world. This course offers a rich opportunity to explore the connections between human thought and society, equipping students with critical thinking and analytical and reasoning skills to understand the complexities of the past and present.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts15%
64-79 pts15%
80-95 pts10%
96-111 pts15%
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
80%
In work or further study after
85%
Continue past first year
86%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£18,000
3 years on
£22,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Natural and social science professionalsHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations25%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Administrative occupations10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation10%
Sales occupations10%
What students say National Student Survey
86%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching90%
Assessment & feedback88%
Academic support89%
Well organised81%
Learning resources75%
Student community81%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — good tran…
Class of 2023 · Full-time
★★★★★
A great decision
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — local c…
Final year · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.