BA (Hons) History
What you need to know about the student survey data
Some data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic, which may have had an effect on their responses.
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1 Location : Durham Campus
Course details
Study mode
Full time
Length
3 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Optional
Year abroad
Optional
Foundation year
Optional
Study mode
Full time
Length
3 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Optional
Year abroad
Optional
Foundation year
Optional
Student Satisfaction
87%
of final year BA (Hons) History students at Durham University agreed they were satisfied with the course
Average Earnings for
26,000
£26,000
15 months after the course for History graduates at Durham University
Employment
89%
go on to work and / or study within 15 months after the course
What you need to know about the data
- The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
- The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
- Read more about this data
87%
"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course"
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students (53% of those who were asked)All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.
The teaching on my course
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(53% of those who were asked)
Learning opportunities
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(53% of those who were asked)
Assessment and feedback
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(53% of those who were asked)
Academic Support
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(53% of those who were asked)
Organisation and management
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(53% of those who were asked)
Learning resources
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(53% of those who were asked)
Learning community
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(53% of those who were asked)
Student voice
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)
Data from
105 students(53% of those who were asked)
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What you need to know about entry data
These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course
Qualification types
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
240 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
UCAS Tariff points
Data for students starting 2018 – 2020
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
230 students97%
of students are still on the course or have completed it
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
210 students.After 1 year on the course
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
210 students.What you need to know about earnings data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Labour markets change
- Salaries vary across regions in the UK
- There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
- Read more about earnings
Average earnings for all full-time History courses
For graduates from Durham University
After 15 months
£26,000
Typical range: £22,000 - £29,000
Data from
30 people(55% of those asked).
Students graduating during 2018-2020.
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£32,000
Typical range: £25,000 - £42,000
Data from
200 people.Students graduating during 2012-2014.
After 5 years
£42,500
Typical range: £31,000 - £64,000
Data from
195 people.Students graduating during 2012-2014.
What you need to know about employment data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
- Labour markets vary and change over time
- Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
- Read more about employment
89%
of the students go on to work and / or study
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.
Data from
85 students (56% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.
Data from
85 students(56% of those who were asked).
Occupation types 15 months after the course
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.
Data from
45 students(55% of those who were asked).
75%
In highly skilled work
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Finance Professionals
10%
Media Professionals
5%
Teaching Professionals
5%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Managers, directors and senior officials
25%
In other work
5%
Sales occupations
5%
Elementary occupations
5%
Administrative occupations
0%
In unknown work
Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
What you need to know about the data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
90%
of graduates find their current work meaningful
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.
Data from
35 students (55% of those who were asked)Perception of work after graduating
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.
Data from
35 students (55% of those who were asked)I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
My current work is meaningful.
My current work fits with my future plans.
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