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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VM12

History and Law (Including Placement Year)

University of Essex
Colchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£21,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in history, philosophy, and theology with the BA (Hons) History and Law (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The foundations of our modern judicial system were laid long ago. What is case law but a practical and binding application of historical precedent? This innovative degree covers a range of historical periods and current practice in diverse areas of the law, to develop your unique insight into how pivotal moments in our history have long-standing legal implications. International tuition fees are £21,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Medieval Legal Systems and Society
English Constitutional History and Law
Criminal Law and Historical Justice
Contract Law and Commercial History
Human Rights: Historical Development and Contemporary Practice
History and Evidence: Methodology and Interpretation
British Legal History from the Tudor Period to Present Day
Placement Year Professional Practice
UCAS Code:VM12
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£64,500

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 — University of Essex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£18,000£24,000£31,000
3 years£19,000£23,500£27,500
5 years£22,500£29,000£34,500

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 13% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

68%Working
4%Studying
20%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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