Modern History (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons)
University of Essex
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Modern History (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) and other courses in History at University of Essex 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 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 | £24000 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £27500 | £18500 - £28500 | £22500 - £36000 |
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 | £23346 | £27705 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20570 - £28218 | £18136 - £29110 | £21476 - £35822 |
All History Courses in the UK
Course Description
Our BA Modern History allows you to study the history of Britain, Europe and the wider world from the 18th century to the present day. This exciting period has marked an age of discovery and globalisation—a time of rapid change, brutal wars, and belief in the possibility of societal and scientific progress.
From the history of slavery in the Atlantic world to the spread of communist-inspired revolutions in China, Russia, and Latin America—from the impacts and legacies of imperialism in India and Africa to the origins and consequences of the Cold War—you investigate the intersection of ideas, cultures and economics of different people over the last 250 years in order to better understand how the contemporary world was made.
You have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of optional modules about subjects close to home and further afield, on such topics and themes as colonialism, inequality, culture, identity, citizenship, multiculuralism and human rights.
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.
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
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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 Modern History (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) at University of Essex
| 15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
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 Modern History (Including Year Abroad) 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:
August 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
UCAS application code:
V149
University Rankings
of University of Essex
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 32 different 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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- #47
- #58
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #59
- #71
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #27
- #105
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- History
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 32 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
Where is this programme taught
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Modern History BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 64% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester |
On campus
Full-time
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Modern History with Year Abroad BA (Hons) | The University of Winchester | 83% | 3% | 13% | £9250 | £16700 | 117 | Winchester |
On campus
Full-time
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Modern History (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 64% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester |
On campus
Full-time
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Modern History and International Relations (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 89% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester |
On campus
Full-time
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Modern History (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester |
On campus
Full-time
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Modern History BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | 93% | 4% | 0% | £9250 | £20600 | 140 | Norwich |
On campus
Full-time
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Modern History and Politics BA | Cardiff University | 86% | 0% | 0% | £9000 | £22700 | 124 | Cardiff |
On campus
Full-time
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Modern History and International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 71% | 3% | 5% | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester |
On campus
Full-time
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Modern History and Politics (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 77% | 3% | 5% | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester |
On campus
Full-time
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Modern History and Politics with Year Abroad BA (Hons) | University of Southampton | - | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £22300 | 150 | Southampton |
On campus
Full-time
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FAQ about Modern History (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) University of Essex
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £24000 15 months after graduation, £24000 3 years after graduation and £28000 after graduation.
- Artistic, literary and media occupations (15%), Business and public service associate professionals (15%), Business and public service associate professionals (15%), Elementary occupations (10%)
- 55 graduates rated the course 64. This means that 64% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Essex achieved the highest ranking for History. It is ranked #58 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (History). See all subject rankings for University of Essex.
- Modern History (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Essex.
- It is comparably easy to get accepted to this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024