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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V140

Modern and Contemporary History

Queen Mary University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,950Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Queen Mary University of London, the BA (Hons) Modern and Contemporary History provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. The past two centuries have seen huge advances in society and technology. But they have also witnessed devastating world wars, the Black Death and the rise of Soviet communism. Learning modern and contemporary history at Queen Mary, you’ll explore how such historical events have shaped the modern world we live in. 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 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Modern History
British History 1789-1945
Twentieth Century Global History
American History and Democracy
The World Wars: Causes and Consequences
Cold War Politics and Society
Historical Methods and Research Skills
Dissertation in Modern History
UCAS Code:V140
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
25%Work & Study
40%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
83%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

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 Modern and Contemporary History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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