BA History
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 42%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 45%
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- 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 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 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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 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 the same as the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA History at University of Greenwich do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History at University of Greenwich?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA History at University of Greenwich?
The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
Does BA History 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 at University of Greenwich?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.