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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LV21

History and Politics

Queen Mary University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,950Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) History and Politics at Queen Mary University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Are you interested in the evolution of political ideas and institutions, and the history behind the world's major powers? Taught by experts from the Schools of History and Politics and International Relations, our joint honours degree in History and Politics examines the close links between these two disciplines. This degree is designed to help you understand the modern world and uncover the history of political thought. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

British Political Institutions and Theory
European History 1789-1945
Political Ideologies and Thought
History of International Relations
American History and Nation Building
Comparative Government Systems
Modern British History 1945-Present
Research Methods in History and Politics
UCAS Code:LV21
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

Excluded subjects - General Studies and Critical Thinking.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

5,5,5 in HL subjects

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic75.55.56.55.5
PTE Academic76————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£80,850

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — Queen Mary University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£27,500£32,500
3 years£22,000£27,000£32,000
5 years£27,500£33,500£40,500

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≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 24% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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

65%Working
7%Studying
9%Work & Study
13%Seeking Work
62%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
88%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
77%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London offers History and Politics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#103QS World
#16UK Ranking
24,640+Students
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