Modern History and Politics with Year Abroad BA (Hons)
University of Southampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 85 graduates of Modern History and Politics with Year Abroad BA (Hons) and other courses in Politics & International Relations at University of Southampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Politics & International Relations.
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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 Politics & International Relations 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 | £26000 | £31000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £22000 - £30500 | £25000 - £39000 |
All History courses of University of Southampton
Salary of all UK Graduates of History
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25094 | £23963 | £28651 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21262 - £29221 | £18655 - £29992 | £22142 - £37334 |
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Course Description
Learn how we make sense of past events, ideas and problems with this dual honours modern history and politics degree. History at Southampton challenges you to interpret history of past societies critically and imaginatively while developing critical thinking and communication skills for post-university life. You’ll study contemporary issues such as international security, migration and globalisation.
Modern History at Southampton challenges you to critically interpret histories of societies. The study of politics encourages you to explore people’s organisation and behaviour.
You'll have access to document collections, including the Parkes archive - consisting of a wealth of material of interest to the historian of Anglo-Jewry.
Our year abroad destinations include Europe, the United States, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea or Australia.
Our digital humanities facilities will allow you to study and research through cutting-edge technology, such as virtual reality, 3D scanners and printers, and a 360 degree fully immersive audio-visual centre. Supported by an expert team, these technologies will enable you to start making and exploring in new and immersive ways.
*Subject to programme review for September 2024 entry
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 Modern History and Politics with Year Abroad BA (Hons) at University of Southampton
| 25% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Design occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 0% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
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
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science
We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate. You will be expected to attain an A level equivalent standard. The University of Southampton requires all applicants to achieve at least a Grade 4 in English and Mathematics GCSEs (taken in England) or a Grade C in both subjects (where taken in Northern Ireland or Wales). Some degree subjects stipulate specific additional GCSE minimum grades, which will be specified as part of the individual degree programme entry requirements. For more details on the suitability of your qualifications or foundation programme please contact the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Admissions Team at [email protected]
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Modern History and Politics with Year Abroad BA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| International | £22300 | year 1 |
| EU | £22300 | year 1 |
| 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
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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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Southampton in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Southampton in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #25
- #31
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- Politics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #33
- #38
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- Politics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #15
- #96
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #14
- #98
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 35 university rankings of University of Southampton
About University of Southampton
The University of Southampton, often abbreviated to Soton, is a research university located in Southampton, England. Although the university was founded in 1862, it has only enjoyed full university status from 1952 onwards. The university has five campuses in total, with the main one based in the Highfield area of Southampton.
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Student composition of University of Southampton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Southampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14770
- postgraduates:
- 8470
- Total:
- 23240
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Modern History and International Relations (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Modern History and International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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Modern History and Politics (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £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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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
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:
- 07 September, 2024
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023