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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V100

History

Durham University
Durham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£28,500Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Durham University, the BA (Hons) History provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course details Why study history? Our answer to that is simple: because we are human, and we need to understand ourselves, and one another. History helps us to see other ways of thinking and living – and it offers us alternative perspectives on the present. International tuition fees are £28,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Course details
Why Durham University?
Facilities
Rankings
Top 100
UCAS Code:V100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA

Specific subjects/grades required for entry: A level History at grade A.

International Baccalaureate

37 points

666 at higher level including History

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£85,500

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Durham University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£31,000£37,000
3 years£26,500£33,000£45,000
5 years£34,500£47,500£66,500

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 22% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 76% above UK average salary
This course
£47,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £14,500 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

47%Working
17%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%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
94%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
97%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Durham University

Durham University offers History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#23UK Ranking
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