BA Geography and History
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 32%
- South East: 33%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Geography and History at Oxford Brookes University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £41,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA Geography and History at Oxford Brookes University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Geography and History at Oxford Brookes University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Geography and History at Oxford Brookes University?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does BA Geography and History at Oxford Brookes University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Geography and History at Oxford Brookes University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.