BA Politics and History
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 29%
- Administrative occupations: 8%
- Finance Professionals: 8%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 8%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 78%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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 Politics and History at SOAS University of London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £39,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Politics and History at SOAS University of London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics and History at SOAS University of London?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Politics and History at SOAS University of London?
The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Politics and History at SOAS University of London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.