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University degree

Philosophy with Foundation Year

Coleg Sir Gar
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 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

The Philosophy with Foundation Year, BA is designed for students seeking to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for university-level study while exploring life’s most profound and thought-provoking questions. The Foundation Year provides an accessible introduction to core concepts in philosophy and academic skills, preparing you for success in the degree programme.

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
65% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels65%
no formal qualifications20%
other higher education10%
an Access course5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
70%
Continue past first year
86%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£16,500
3 years on
Β£20,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Elementary occupations25%
Natural and social science professionalsHighly skilled10%
Administrative occupations10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation10%
Sales occupations10%
Customer service 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
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A great decision
I've grown so much academically and personally here. 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 β€” good t…
Final year Β· Full-time
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Highly recommend
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city β€” good transport links make it easy to visit other …
Class of 2024 Β· Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
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.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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