History (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
University of Essex
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All History courses of University of Essex
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 | £24000 | £22500 | £27000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £27500 | £17000 - £27500 | £21000 - £32500 |
All History courses of University of Essex
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
On our four-year BA History (including foundation year), we work with you to develop your subject-specific knowledge, and to improve your academic skills. You receive a thorough grounding in these areas during your foundation year to prepare you for a further three years of undergraduate study at Essex.
You are an Essex student from day one, a member of our global community based at the most internationally diverse campus university in the UK.
At Essex we’re about social conscience, wondering why, and understanding the bigger picture. We teach you to find your own critical voice and view history through the eyes of different people, telling hidden histories that might otherwise be forgotten.
Our BA History allows you to explore challenging questions about the impact of political, social and cultural change on individuals, social groups and regions. From African-American slavery to Stalin’s Russia—from households in Essex to witchcraft in Germany—from the history of disease to revolutions in China, we urge you to explore the past in order to better understand the present.
You have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of optional modules about subjects close to home and further afield.
You are taught by award-winning academics from all over the world: our corridors are truly cosmopolitan. We also provide you with opportunities to explore local history and have close ties with the Essex Record Office, one of the best county record offices in the UK. Top 30 for overall student satisfaction for History in the National Student Survey 2021.
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.
All History courses of University of Essex
Current jobs
All courses of University of Essex
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All History courses of University of Essex
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of History (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) at University of Essex
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Other Health Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for History
All History courses of University of Essex
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees History (Including Foundation Year) 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 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £19500 | year 1 |
| International | £19500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees displayed are for 2024-25 entry. Fees may increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Essex in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Essex in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #38
- #48
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #58
- #68
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #27
- #104
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- History
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of University of Essex
About University of Essex
The University of Essex, is a public, research university where curiosity prevails and thinking outside the box isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. Based in the county of the same name, Essex, the main campus is located in Wivenhoe Park, near Colchester. It is home to the university’s three faculties, Humanities, Science & Health and Social Sciences, as well as a very large community of local rabbits, and other small fauna typical of the English countryside.
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Student composition of University of Essex
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Essex by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12070
- postgraduates:
- 3690
- Total:
- 15760
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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
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
