Nottingham Trent University
History BA (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction
94 /100
45 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in CAH20

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22000 £22000 £25000
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £26000 £17000 - £26000 £21000 - £31500


Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH20

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24582 £22856 £27697
25-75 percentile range £20570 - £28247 £17647 - £28615 £20983 - £35780

Course Description

This HISTORY course offers exciting opportunities to discover and understand the past through a range of skills and approaches. You will be introduced to new concepts and perspectives and develop your own research interests alongside set modules. This course offers a diverse curriculum, covering periods from AD 700 to the present day. A wide range of options places the emphasis on student choice, enabling you to study in-depth specialist areas. 94% of students would recommend History at NTU (NSS 2020). The academic team at NTU teach specialist modules informed by their own research specialisms. Staff also have strong links to the modern heritage industry and historical research groups, giving you opportunities to work on real-life projects and take work placements with some of the most prestigious heritage sites in the country.

History at NTU will introduce you to diverse peoples, nations and ideas from medieval and early modern right through to contemporary history within Britain and across to the Americas, Asia and the Far East. This History course will analyse the past without being passive, as it requires you to be intellectually curious, passionate about the importance of history and encourages you to carry out your own independent learning. You'll be encouraged to think and analyse a range of texts and sources in a critical manner.

This course has been designed to equip you with a broad selection of skills and knowledge, which can be utilised into a range of vocations. NTU have a close network of companies and museums across the East Midlands who are able to provide you with exciting placement opportunities throughout your degree to help you build additional knowledge and expertise. You may wish to study abroad during your second year to enhance your knowledge, gain independence within a foreign country and to build on your travel experience. A degree in History will provide you with a vital set of skills which are actively sought after by today's leading employers. You’ll gain vital skills which employers are looking for.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of History BA (Hons) at Nottingham Trent University

20% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
15% Welfare Professionals
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Caring personal services
5% Sales occupations
5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Caring personal services

Grading & Study Time

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study History, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Nottingham Trent University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Nottingham Trent University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #33 
    • #39 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #46 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 28 university rankings of Nottingham Trent University

About Nottingham Trent University

Established in 1843, Nottingham Trent University, also known as NTU, has four separate campuses spread throughout Nottinghamshire, with the main City Campus being located right in the heart of Nottingham. NTU is particularly recognised in British academia for having some of the best post-graduation employment statistics of any university in the UK, with the Institution helping more than 94% of their students get started in their chosen field.

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Student composition of Nottingham Trent University

undergraduates:
31595
postgraduates:
5235
Total:
36830
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Where is this programme taught

Clifton Campus
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