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BA History

Oxford Brookes University

Institution
Oxford Brookes University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
History
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
BAHF-HT
Median salary
£31,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 92%
  • Learning opportunities: 90%
  • Assessment and feedback: 90%
  • Academic support: 97%
  • Organisation and management: 97%
  • Learning resources: 81%
  • Student voice: 86%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 15%

What graduates do next

Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 5%

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: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 40%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 3%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 4%
  • West Midlands: 6%
  • East of England: 10%
  • London: 33%
  • South East: 33%
  • South West: 9%
  • Wales: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 95%

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 History at Oxford Brookes University earn?

The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £39,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for History.

What do graduates of BA 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 History at Oxford Brookes University?

92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA History at Oxford Brookes University?

The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.

Does BA History at Oxford Brookes University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA History at Oxford Brookes University?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.