Military History BA (Hons)
University of Kent
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 125 graduates of Military History BA (Hons) and other courses in History at University of Kent 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 Kent
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 | £23500 | £23000 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £27000 | £19000 - £27500 | £23500 - £35500 |
All History courses of University of Kent
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 |
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Course Description
Why Study Military History at Kent?
- Leaders in the field: With 90% of History students who completed the National Student Survey 2022 satisfied with the overall quality of teaching at Kent, and History at Kent ranked 1st for research quality in The Complete University Guide 2023 - you will receive outstanding teaching delivered by world-leading academics.
- Your degree, your way: With few core modules, you are free to explore all areas of military history, or find your niche and specialise. Develop your interests as they evolve with History at Kent.
- Kickstart your career: As a Kent graduate, you will be ready to construct and lead engaging arguments, be quick to recognise context and skilled to propose alternative solutions. And your wide-ranging work with historical sources will improve your ability to think critically, take part in debate and make informed decisions. This means Kent’s History graduates are ready to step into a career of limitless opportunities, so you can effect change in the places you want to see it.
- Delve into History: At Kent, our History students have privileged access to the Canterbury Cathedral Library and Archives. The University of Kent is also home to the British Cartoon Archive and holds a rare and complete set of British official histories of the two world wars as part of our Special Collections.
- Expand your Horizons: In a competitive market, having something that differentiates you from the crowd is a real plus. This course provides the option to study abroad or work in industry for a year, demonstrating flexibility in your outlook and displaying enthusiasm and a drive to succeed in new environments.
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 Military History BA (Hons) at University of Kent
| 25% | Caring personal services |
| 20% | Protective service occupations |
| 20% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Military History BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £13500 | year 1 |
| International | £18000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation.
Full-time fees for 2023/24 for international students are £21,900 for laboratory programmes and £18,000 for non-laboratory programmes
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
University Rankings
Positions of University of Kent in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Kent in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #9
- #22
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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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- #27
- #31
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #38
- #45
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 26 university rankings of University of Kent
About University of Kent
The University of Kent is a publicly funded research university located in Kent, England. The university’s main campus is situated north of Canterbury, while its other campuses are found in Medway and Tonbridge in Kent. Additionally, the university operates postgraduate centres in Brussels, Athens, Rome and Paris.
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Student composition of University of Kent
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Kent by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13390
- postgraduates:
- 2820
- Total:
- 16210
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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Military History BA (Hons) | University of Kent | 80% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £18000 | 131 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time |
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International Relations and Military History (with integrated foundation year) BA (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 91% | 5% | 5% | £9000 | £16520 | 126 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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International Relations and Military History BA (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 91% | 5% | 5% | £9000 | £16520 | 126 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
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Military History BA (Hons) | Bishop Grosseteste University | - | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £12690 | 105 | Lincoln | On campus Full-time |
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Military History (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Bishop Grosseteste University | - | 5% | 10% | £6935 | - | 100 | Lincoln | 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
