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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V100

History

UCL (University College London)
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,800Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by UCL (University College London), the BA (Hons) 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. Studying history at UCL gives you opportunities to explore the subject which are probably unrivalled anywhere else in the UK or Europe. This flexible degree programme offers an exceptional range of modules, enabling you to study ancient, medieval and modern history, from the third millennium BCE to the contemporary world. International tuition fees are £29,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 97% continuation rate, and 89% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Ancient History and Civilisations
Medieval Europe and Beyond
Early Modern Britain and Europe
Modern British History
Contemporary Global History
Historical Methods and Sources
Thematic History: Power and Society
History Dissertation or Specialised Study
UCAS Code:V100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

History required. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

International Baccalaureate

38 points

A score of 18 points in three higher level subjects including grade 6 in History, with no score lower than 5. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777
PTE Academic80

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£89,400

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 — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£29,000£34,000
3 years£24,500£29,000£38,500
5 years£31,500£40,000£53,500

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
£29,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 48% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £11,000 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

66%Working
23%Studying
7%Work & Study
65%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
91%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
97%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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