BA Contemporary History
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 48%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 28%
- South East: 39%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (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 Contemporary History at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA Contemporary History at University of Brighton do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Contemporary History at University of Brighton?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Contemporary History at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.
Does BA Contemporary History at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Contemporary History at University of Brighton?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.