Course Overview
The BA (Hons) History and Politics (Q97) at Open University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. This wide-ranging course will develop and deepen your knowledge of different periods of history while providing a critical understanding of political ideas, institutions, issues and theories. You’ll tackle challenging issues such as power and warfare, security and insecurity, global justice, culture and beliefs, health and medicine, imperialism and resistance, and class and gender. Key features of the course - Study a range of periods and societies from 1750 using social scientific theories and approaches and historical analysis - Offers a choice of two periods in history and two as... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£7,428
per year
Home Student Fee
£7,428
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,500 | £31,000 | £43,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £23,000 | £34,000 |
| 5 years | £17,500 | £26,500 | £37,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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