BA History (with a Placement Year)
St Mary's University, Twickenham
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: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 50%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £37,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA History (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA History (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Does BA History (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BA History (with a Placement Year) at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.