Contemporary Military and International History BA (Hons)
University of Salford
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Contemporary Military and International History BA (Hons) at University of Salford for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History.
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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 | £23000 | £20500 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £28000 | £15500 - £26000 | £19500 - £30000 |
All History courses of University of Salford
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 |
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Course Description
From wars of propaganda to weaponry and intelligence, explore the conflicts that have shaped society over the past 200 years with our international and military history degree. You’ll delve into topics as diverse as terrorism and intelligence, with the option to specialise in naval, air or land warfare.
As your studies progress, you’ll expand your knowledge of major trends relating to war and diplomacy over the last two centuries. From the Victorian period to the modern-day, you’ll choose from a range of optional modules designed to explore the political, economic and cultural dimensions of war, as well as the relations between states around the world.
What’s more, in the second and third year of your course you’ll have the opportunity to gain a wealth of real-world experience by pursuing study abroad or as part of one of our industry placements – both of which designed to give your CV the boost it needs to stand out in a competitive job market.
In the latest National Student Survey, our international and military history degree received 95% overall student satisfaction (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).
You will
- Explore major trends relating to war and diplomacy during the last two centuries
- Gain hands-on experience and develop a wide range of transferable skillsets required for a variety of professional careers
- Have the opportunity to study abroad for some, or all, of your second year
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 Contemporary Military and International History BA (Hons) at University of Salford
| 20% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Natural and social science professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
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)
UCAS application code:
VV13
University Rankings
of University of Salford
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 23 different rankings
Positions of University of Salford in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Salford in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #21
- #23
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #40
- #51
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 23 university rankings of University of Salford
About University of Salford
List of 205 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Salford - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Salford
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Salford by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17080
- postgraduates:
- 4155
- Total:
- 21235
Where is this programme taught
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FAQ about Contemporary Military and International History BA (Hons) University of Salford
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £23000 15 months after graduation, £20500 3 years after graduation and £26500 after graduation.
- Welfare and housing associate professionals (20%), Teaching Professionals (20%), Administrative occupations (10%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%)
- 15 graduates rated the course 82. This means that 82% 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 Salford achieved the highest ranking for History. It is ranked #23 in (History). See all subject rankings for University of Salford.
- Contemporary Military and International History BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Salford.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 130 which is among the
Percentile among all International History students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024