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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VR11
History and French
University of ManchesterManchester, England
4 yearsDuration
£27,800Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) History and French at University of Manchester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. BA History and French provides you with the opportunity to study aspects of history that interest you most, from ancient, medieval, modern, and economic and social history, to the history of science, technology and medicine. You will also develop a comprehensive grounding in French language, literature, culture, history and linguistics, enabling you to become proficient enough in French to live and work effectively in a French-speaking environment. History - We offer one of the most diverse history courses in the UK, with course units covering almost all of human history, including Bri... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Medieval European History
Modern British History
French Language and Communication
French Literature and Culture
Ancient History: Greece and Rome
Social and Cultural History
French Linguistics and Language Structure
History Research Methods and Dissertation
UCAS Code:VR11
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB AAB including History. We offer French language at Beginners or Advanced level. If you are taking A Level French we will require grade B and you will be placed in the Advanced stream. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. Typical Contextual Offer: ABC including A in History. We offer French language at Beginners or Advanced level. If you are taking A Level French we will require grade B and you will be placed in the Advanced stream. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels. |
| International Baccalaureate | 35 points 35 points overall. 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects including 6 in History. Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£27,800
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£111,200
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 Manchester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £26,000 | £30,500 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £33,000 | £42,500 |
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▲ 22% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
73%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
81%Learning resources
87%Student voice
69%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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