BA History
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 245 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 39%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 13%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 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 Nottingham Trent University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA History at Nottingham Trent University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History at Nottingham Trent University?
88% 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 Nottingham Trent University?
The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Does BA History at Nottingham Trent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA History at Nottingham Trent University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.