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BA (Hons) History and Languages

The Open University

Course details

Study mode

Part time

Distance learning

Yes

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Part time

Distance learning

Yes

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
  • Find out more in About our data.

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Others in language and area studies.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

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

89%

89% were positive about the teaching on the course.

93%

85%

89%

92%

Data from 230 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

85%

85% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

85%

92%

88%

76%

86%

Data from 230 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

91%

91% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

90%

92%

89%

95%

88%

Data from 230 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

89%

89% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

89%

89%

Data from 230 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

85%

85% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

87%

85%

Data from 230 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

85%

85% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

91%

82%

83%

Data from 230 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

71%

71% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

75%

80%

59%

85%

Data from 230 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

75% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 230 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

87% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 230 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in History.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

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

90%

90% were positive about the teaching on the course.

93%

85%

91%

92%

Data from 410 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

88%

88% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

84%

91%

85%

86%

91%

Data from 410 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

87%

87% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

80%

89%

88%

91%

87%

Data from 410 students (64% 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.

92%

88%

Data from 410 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

87%

87% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

90%

85%

Data from 410 students (64% 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.

92%

93%

86%

Data from 410 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

66%

66% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

71%

77%

48%

79%

Data from 410 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

73% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 410 students (64% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

83% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 410 students (64% 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: Others in language and area studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

270 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: History

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

920 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Others in language and area studies

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

15 students

UCAS Tariff points: History

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

60 students

58% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Others in language and area studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Others in language and area studies

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

285 students.

61% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in History.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: History

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

880 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 part-time Others in language and area studies courses

For graduates from The Open University

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £32,000

Data from

10 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

Typical range: £14,000 - £32,000

Data from

210 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,500

Typical range: £15,000 - £36,000

Data from

215 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all part-time Others in language and area studies graduates in:

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £33,000

Data from

35 people.

75% of UK-resident Others in language and area studies graduates from The Open 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: £14,000 - £32,500

Data from

240 people.

92% of UK-resident Others in language and area studies graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £15,500 - £38,500

Data from

250 people.

93% of UK-resident Others in language and area studies graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all part-time History courses

For graduates from The Open University

After 15 months

£29,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £42,500

Data from

50 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

Typical range: £14,000 - £32,000

Data from

555 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,500

Typical range: £15,500 - £34,500

Data from

595 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all part-time History graduates in:

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £35,000

Data from

185 people.

80% of UK-resident History graduates from The Open University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £14,000 - £31,000

Data from

675 people.

88% of UK-resident History graduates from The Open University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,500 - £34,500

Data from

710 people.

88% of UK-resident History graduates from The Open 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

75% 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 on other courses in Others in language and area studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

45 students (55% of those who were asked).

74% 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 on other courses in History.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

175 students (57% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Others in language and area studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

30 students (55% of those who were asked).

65% In highly skilled work

  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
  • 5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
  • 5% Engineering professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals

30% In other work

  • 15% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

5% In unknown work

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in History.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

100 students (57% of those who were asked).

48% In highly skilled work

  • 12% Teaching Professionals
  • 9% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • Less than 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals

46% In other work

  • 13% Administrative occupations
  • 7% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
  • 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • 5% Process, plant and machine operatives

6% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Others in language and area studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

20 students (55% of those who were asked)

40% Usefulness

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

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

65% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

74% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in History.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

75 students (57% of those who were asked)

33% Usefulness

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

74% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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