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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: H4F5

History

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,635Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bournemouth University, the BA (Hons) History provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Join our unique History degree where we'll debate and question Modern, Public, and Media History. You'll develop practical and professional skills, equipping you for a range of exciting careers. Why study BA (Hons) History at BU? International tuition fees are £19,635 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 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Historical Sources and Interpretation
Modern Britain Since 1900
Media History and Cultural Change
Public History and Heritage Practice
Research Methods and Historical Analysis
Twentieth Century Global History
History in the Digital Age
Independent Historical Project
UCAS Code:H4F5
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

28 - 31 points

28 - 31 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic54

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,635

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£58,905

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 — Bournemouth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£27,000
3 years£12,000£19,500£22,500
5 years£22,000£23,500£29,000

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 13% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
50%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
97%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bournemouth University

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