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 dataThe 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
175 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 entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
170 students97% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
235 students.
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: £25,500 - £42,500
Data from
210 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£42,500
Typical range: £32,000 - £59,500
Data from
220 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
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
Data for students graduating 2020-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
175 students (53% of those who were asked).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
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
79% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2020-22
Data from
80 students (53% of those who were asked)
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.
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