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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VL12

History and Politics

University of Greenwich
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,975Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) History and Politics at University of Greenwich is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Our history and politics degree offers an in-depth introduction to history and politics in a setting with a rich historical and political heritage. This degree in history and politics introduces you to the study of contemporary and historical political theory and practice. Our innovative modules explore race, gender, violence, political systems and international development. You'll examine questions such as 'what do democracy, power and freedom mean?' and 'how did people come to the vote the way they do?' You'll study five hundred years of British, European and global history in a his... International tuition fees are £17,975 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 93% student satisfaction rating, a 86% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

British Political Systems and History
European History and International Relations
Political Theory and Philosophy
History of Race
Gender and Society
Modern Global Politics and Development
Research Methods in History and Politics
Contemporary Political Practice and Policy
Dissertation or Work Placement Project
UCAS Code:VL12
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 Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,975

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£71,900

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Greenwich

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£21,000£26,000£30,500
5 years£26,500£30,500£38,500

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
£26,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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

60%Working
13%Studying
13%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
85%
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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