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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V190

Medieval and Early Modern History

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£19,190Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Aberystwyth University, the BA (Hons) Medieval and Early Modern History provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Spanning circa 800 years this degree scheme unlocks the history of the pre-modern world. Learn about exciting topics such as violence and kingship, travel and discovery, economy and trade and the body and mind in the period 1000-1800. Take a trip to the past and learn about life in medieval Britain, the castles and courts of Europe and the voyages across unknown seas to the so-called New World, alongside many more exciting themes and events. International tuition fees are £19,190 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Violence and kingship
Travel and discovery
Economy and trade and the body and mind in the period 1000-1800
UCAS Code:V190
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - CCC

International Baccalaureate

26 - 30 points

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,190

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£57,570

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£28,000
3 years£16,500£19,500£24,000
5 years£21,000£25,500£30,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 28% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
35%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Aberystwyth University

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