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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VV51

History and Philosophy

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,950Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) History and Philosophy at Nottingham Trent University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Ideas can change the world and they remain the primary currency of success today. Understanding patterns of human thinking and behaviours is intrinsically important to shape these changes. The need to understand the origins, character, significance and legacies of world-transforming ideas and human behaviours is central to BA (Hons) History and Philosophy. This course explores the history and communication of ideas across space and time. International tuition fees are £17,950 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 a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

History of Western Philosophy
Ancient and Medieval Intellectual Traditions
Early Modern European Thought
Philosophy of History and Ideas
Critical Thinking and Argumentation
Modern Social and Political Philosophy
Historiography and Historical Methods
Philosophical Problems and Contemporary Issues
UCAS Code:VV51
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£53,850

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 — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£24,000£31,500
3 years£18,000£21,500£26,000
5 years£22,000£27,500£33,000

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 20% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
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

65%Working
25%Studying
55%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
89%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
67%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Nottingham Trent University

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