BA History
About this course
BA (Hons) History, covering British and international history from the early modern period to the present day. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking. The four-year programme includes a foundation year that supports progression onto the full degree, with teaching spanning cultural, social, gender, and political history. An independent humanities foundation project allows extended exploration of a chosen area.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications or relevant work/life experience who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree level studies are welcome. In line with our support of Access to Higher education your application will be considered without this if you can show the ability to enjoy and benefit from degree level studies. We look for alternative or professional qualifications, life experience, motivation, and commitment. If you have not studied recently, you may be given a key skills assessment to enable the teaching team to direct support appropriately
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 68%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Connecting
- Communicating
- Contemporary Issues
- Humanities Foundation Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,000. The £26,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA History at University of Lancashire do next?
65% 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 Lancashire?
100% 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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA History at University of Lancashire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.