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UndergraduateDiploma of Higher Education

History and Politics (W64)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the DipHE History and Politics (W64) at Open University. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. This wide-ranging course will develop your knowledge of history while providing a critical understanding of political issues, concepts and institutions. You’ll tackle such exciting and challenging issues as power and equality, debates in politics at the national and global level, culture and beliefs, imperialism and resistance, and class and gender. You'll learn the skills of both the political scientist and the historian in studying historical and contemporary political debates, as well as analysing contested political issues and future trends, and investigating a range of critical approac... 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

British History 1789-1914
Political Theory and Concepts
Power
Equality and Social Change
Modern Political Institutions and Processes
Imperialism and Colonial Resistance
Gender
Class and Cultural History
Research Methods in History and Politics
Contemporary Political Issues and Analysis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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: £55,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 58% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£55,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 52% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£55,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

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

90%Working
10%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
59%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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