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BA History and Politics

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Combined
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Course Score
B /77
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction90%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Combined graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£39,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Combined graduates nationally earn £18,000–£54,000 (2610 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Media Professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
15%
05
Administrative occupations
5%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (68% response rate)

87%
Teaching Quality
73%
Assessment & Feedback
69%
Academic Support
84%
Organisation
91%
Learning Resources
43%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Exeter
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,420
📊2% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

96-111
20%
112-127
5%
128-143
20%
144-159
5%
160-175
15%
176-191
5%
192-207
20%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

43%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track