BA History and Politics
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 65%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History and Politics at University of Greenwich earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £38,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA History and Politics at University of Greenwich do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History and Politics at University of Greenwich?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA History and Politics at University of Greenwich?
The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
Does BA History and Politics at University of Greenwich 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 and Politics at University of Greenwich?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.