• Back

BA (Hons) History

Durham University

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

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£31,000

15 months after the course for History graduates at Durham University

Employment

86%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BA (Hons) History graduates at Durham University

Graduate views

41%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for BA (Hons) History graduates at Durham University

Student views

74%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BA (Hons) History students at Durham University

Student views

77%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BA (Hons) History students at Durham University

Student views

90%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BA (Hons) History students at Durham University

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

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

93%

93% were positive about the teaching on the course.

96%

96%

94%

87%

Data from 160 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

79%

79% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

94%

82%

84%

60%

74%

Data from 160 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

73%

73% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

66%

82%

82%

69%

67%

Data from 160 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

90%

90% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

89%

90%

Data from 160 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

70%

70% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

65%

76%

Data from 160 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

90%

90% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

83%

97%

90%

Data from 160 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

67%

67% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

78%

77%

47%

34%

Data from 160 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

71% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 160 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

91% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 160 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

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

Read more about entry data

Qualification types

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

175 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

170 students

97% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

235 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

£31,000

Typical range: £27,000 - £34,000

Data from

30 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£32,000

Typical range: £25,000 - £41,000

Data from

225 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£41,000

Typical range: £30,000 - £59,500

Data from

230 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time History graduates in:

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £30,000

Data from

5070 people.

95% of UK-resident History graduates from Durham University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,000 - £29,500

Data from

11195 people.

97% of UK-resident History graduates from Durham University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£28,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,500 - £37,000

Data from

11815 people.

98% of UK-resident History graduates from Durham University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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

86% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

175 students (53% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

100 students (53% of those who were asked).

78% In highly skilled work

  • 19% Finance Professionals
  • 16% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 8% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 7% Media Professionals
  • 6% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • Less than 5% Legal professionals

18% In other work

  • 6% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Administrative occupations

4% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

79% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

80 students (53% of those who were asked)

41% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

79% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

76% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

Course saved

You have  saved courses View saved courses

Compare courses

Add another to compare courses.

Course removed from saved courses

25 is the maximum number of saved courses.

To remove courses go to saved courses

Back
to top