BA History
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BA in History, a history degree exploring the forces that have shaped the past and the contemporary world. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme includes a dissertation in the final year. The first year introduces foundational themes through Historical Approaches to the Modern World and The LSE Course, alongside outside courses to the value of one unit. The second year consists of courses to the value of four units. The third year comprises courses to the value of three units and a dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA IB Diploma: 38 points overall, including 766 at higher level
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA History (V146) at London School of Economics and Political Science for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 63%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 2%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Historical Approaches to the Modern World
- The LSE Course
- Outside courses to the value of one unit
- Courses to the value of four units
- Courses to the value of three units
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £49,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,500 and £71,500. The £49,500 median after five years is £19,000 more than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA History at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History at London School of Economics and Political Science?
93% 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 London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 188 UCAS points.
Does BA History at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA History at London School of Economics and Political Science?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.