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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VL1F

History and Politics

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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3 yearsDuration
£23,950Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) History and Politics at Loughborough University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. A joint honours degree, our History and Politics course will give you equal exposure to both subject areas – making it the perfect choice for those with an interest in both topics. Our History and Politics BA (Hons) degree offers an extensive range of optional modules to choose from, giving you the ability to tailor the course to suit your interests and career aspirations. The course is split equally between the two subject areas. International tuition fees are £23,950 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 £27,500 within three years, and a 86% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Modern European History 1600-1900
British Political Institutions and Democracy
Twentieth Century Global History
Political Theory and Political Thought
Empire
Colonialism and International Relations
Cold War and Contemporary Politics
Historiography and Historical Methods
Research Project in History and Politics
UCAS Code:VL1F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB

International Baccalaureate

34 points

34 (6,5,5 HL)

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£71,850

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Loughborough University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£33,000
3 years£22,500£27,500£33,500
5 years£29,000£35,000£48,000

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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 30% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 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

70%Working
30%Work & Study
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.

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About Loughborough University

Loughborough University offers History and Politics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#34UK Ranking
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