History BA (Hons)
The University of York
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in History
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 | £26000 | £26500 | £33000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24500 - £28500 | £21000 - £33000 | £25500 - £44500 |
All History courses of The University of York
Salary of all UK Graduates of History
| 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 |
All History courses in the UK
Course Description
The BA in History progresses from broad to specialised topics. Core modules in the first year introduce you to the broad sweep of history across time and place and historical problems. You develop this in the following years, which cultivate expertise, leading up to your 10,000-word dissertation
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 BA (Hons) at The University of York
| 19% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 13% | Caring personal services |
| 9% | Administrative occupations |
| 6% | Customer service occupations |
| 6% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 6% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 6% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 4% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 4% | Administrative occupations |
| 4% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees History BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £23700 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £23700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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 The University of York in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of York in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #8
- #9
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #10
- #11
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #15
- #37
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- History
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #16
- #51
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 34 university rankings of The University of York
About The University of York
The University of York, usually abbreviated to Ebor, is a collegiate research university based in the historic and picturesque city of York, England. It has two main campuses, East and West, which are just a few minute’s walking distance apart. It also has another site known as King’s Manor just North-West of the city centre.
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Student composition of The University of York
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of York by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14725
- postgraduates:
- 5975
- Total:
- 20700
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
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History BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 86% | 4% | 5% | £9250 | £20600 | 130 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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History BA (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | 4% | 3% | £9250 | £26400 | 172 | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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History BA (Hons) | University of Hull | 89% | 25% | 5% | £9250 | £15400 | 117 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Hanes BA (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 93% | 5% | 9% | £9000 | £16520 | 126 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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History (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £18585 | 129 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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History BA (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 97% | 10% | 5% | £9000 | £16520 | 122 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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History BA (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 74% | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £21500 | 145 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Literature and History BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 72% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £20600 | 137 | Norwich | On campus Full-time |
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History BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 96% | 15% | 10% | £9250 | £12500 | 125 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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History (with placement year) BA (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | - | - | - | £9250 | £22000 | - | Loughborough | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
