Education and History BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Education and History BA (Hons) and other courses in History at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All History courses of University of Central Lancashire
Salary
Salary of Graduates in History and Archaeology
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 | £21000 | £19500 | £23000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25000 | £15500 - £23000 | £18000 - £25500 |
All History and Archaeology courses of University of Central Lancashire
Salary of all UK Graduates of History and Archaeology
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23682 | £20039 | £23314 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19016 - £27576 | £14752 - £25582 | £16898 - £30377 |
All History and Archaeology courses in the UK
Course Description
Course Overview
Are you interested in the field of Education and how children learn? Perhaps in teaching history at secondary school or working with children and young people in an associated professional role? Our Education and History degree could be exactly what you’re looking for.
Why study with us
- There are opportunities to go on international trips; previously students have gone to destinations such as South Africa, Cyprus and China to study their education systems. You could choose to take time out to spend a year teaching abroad with one of our international partners.
- The organisations we work with include Lancashire Archives, the People’s History Museum and the Lancashire Museum Service.
- You’ll have opportunities to undertake work placements in each of your three years and you’ll have the chance to undertake the Community History Project, which involves working to a project brief devised by a real client.
What you'll do
- We’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to teach with a high level of subject expertise. You’ll also develop vital skills in team-working and communication.
- Opportunities for work placements in education at every stage of your degree. In Year 3 these will be in a historical setting – previous students have worked with Lancashire Archives, the People’s History Museum and the Lancashire Museum Service.
- There are opportunities to go on international trips; previously students have gone to destinations such as South Africa, Cyprus and China to study their education systems. You could choose to take time out to spend a year teaching abroad with one of our international partners. In 2019-20, students worked as assistant teachers at schools in Madrid and Barcelona.
Accreditations
- The Institute is at the leading edge of management thinking and are a globally recognised professional membership body for leaders and managers. Their research into new ideas, techniques and methods ensures that ILM courses are constantly improving, helping to develop students' leadership and management skills.
Future Careers
This course is ideal if you want to become a teacher in secondary schools or further education following a PGCE or other postgraduate teacher training course.
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 Education and History BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Design occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for History
All History courses of University of Central Lancashire
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Education and History BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Central Lancashire in related subject specific rankings.
Education
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- #55
- #67
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- Education
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #54
- #70
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- Education
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #47
- #401
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- Education
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #47
- #490
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- Education
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 28 university rankings of University of Central Lancashire
About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Education Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 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)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
