History and Politics (Q97)
BA (Hons)
The Open University
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Politics & International Relations
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Politics & International Relations 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 | £29500 | £28000 | £29500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £54000 | £18500 - £40000 | £18500 - £45000 |
All Politics & International Relations courses of The Open University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23777 | £23498 | £28660 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19499 - £27905 | £18182 - £29536 | £21698 - £37558 |
All Politics & International Relations courses in the UK
Course Description
This wide-ranging course will develop and deepen your knowledge of different periods of history while providing a critical understanding of political ideas, institutions, issues and theories. You’ll tackle challenging issues such as power and warfare, security and insecurity, global justice, culture and beliefs, health and medicine, imperialism and resistance, and class and gender.
Key features of the course
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Study a range of periods and societies from 1750 using social scientific theories and approaches and historical analysis
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Offers a choice of two periods in history and two aspects of politics to specialise in at an advanced level
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Gives you the opportunity to develop an independent project on a subject of your choice
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Develop skills relevant to political and historical research and writing directed to a range of audiences
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of History and Politics (Q97) BA (Hons) at The Open University
| 25% | Administrative occupations |
| 25% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Other Health Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study History and Politics (Q97), 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.
University Rankings
Positions of The Open University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The Open University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #38
- #251
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #45
- #401
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 18 university rankings of The Open University
About The Open University
The Open University was established in 1969 in Milton Keynes, and is the largest university in the UK for undergraduate education. The OU is among the most prestigious distance-learning institutions in the United Kingdom, enjoying numerous awards and accreditations, including Triple Crown status for their Business School.
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Student composition of The Open University
- undergraduates:
- 79920
- postgraduates:
- 3260
- Total:
- 83180
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
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International Relations and Politics (with Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 77% | 5% | 14% | £9250 | £14720 | 112 | Bath | On campus Full-time |
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Politics and Special Educational Needs BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 73% | 5% | 8% | £9250 | £11400 | 105 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Politics and Tourism BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £11400 | 109 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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International Politics BSc (Hons) | City University London | 84% | 5% | 2% | £9250 | £16560 | 123 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Politics with Placement BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | 69% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £15860 | 103 | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time |
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Politics and Sociology BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | 73% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14750 | 88 | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time |
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Geography and Politics BA (Hons) | University of Keele | 71% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £16000 | 113 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time |
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Politics and Sociology BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 84% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £20000 | 157 | Exeter | On campus Full-time |
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Politics BA (Hons) | University of Keele | 60% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15500 | 111 | Newcastle under Lyme | On campus Full-time |
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Law with Politics including Placement Year LLB (Hons) | University of Essex | 83% | 11% | 0% | £9250 | £17700 | 125 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
