BA History
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 72%
- Left higher education: 22%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 81%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £35,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA History at University of Stirling do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History at University of Stirling?
94% 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 University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
Does BA History at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA History at University of Stirling?
72% of students continued into their second year, and 22% left higher education.