BA History and Politics
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 30%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History and Politics 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 £7,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA History and Politics at University of Stirling do next?
100% 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 Stirling?
95% 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 Stirling?
The average entrant had 185 UCAS points.
Does BA History and Politics 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 and Politics at University of Stirling?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.