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BA (Hons) History

University of Birmingham

1 Location : Edgbaston campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£26,000

15 months after the course for History graduates at University of Birmingham

Employment

90%

go on to work and/or study

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

45%

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

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

79%

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

Final year BA (Hons) History students at University of Birmingham

60%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BA (Hons) History students at University of Birmingham

76%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BA (Hons) History students at University of Birmingham

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

98%

85%

93%

82%

Data from

95 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

83%

77%

78%

53%

79%

Data from

95 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

59%

78%

75%

78%

68%

Data from

95 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

83%

76%

Data from

95 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

77%

67%

Data from

95 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

82%

95%

87%

Data from

95 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

56%

60%

34%

54%

Data from

95 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

79% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

95 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

85% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

95 students (77% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

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

Data from

165 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 University of Birmingham

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £28,500

Data from

65 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £31,500

Data from

260 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,000

Typical range: £26,500 - £40,000

Data from

280 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £28,000

Data from

5350 people.

99% of UK-resident History graduates from University of Birmingham are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

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 University of Birmingham are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

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 University of Birmingham are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

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

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

70% In highly skilled work

  • 22% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 14% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • 5% Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
  • Less than 5% Media Professionals
  • Less than 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

29% In other work

  • 11% Elementary occupations
  • 6% Administrative occupations
  • 6% Sales occupations

2% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

50 students (55% of those who were asked)

45% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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