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University degree
History and Politics
University Academy 92 Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course
Studying History and Politics allows us to understand the places, people and decisions that shape major political moments. At Lancaster we provide hands-on training in historical research and provide you with the skills and understanding you need to influence contemporary politics. Our programme equips you with a thorough knowledge of the political conditions of the past – as well as insight into the factors that will shape the future.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts1%
80-95 pts1%
112-127 pts34%
128-143 pts27%
144-159 pts18%
160-175 pts7%
176-191 pts3%
192-207 pts3%
208-223 pts1%
240+ pts1%
How they qualified
93% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels93%
the IB3%
an Access course1%
a foundation year1%
other higher education1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
87%
In work or further study after
93%
Continue past first year
83%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£27,000
After 15 months
£23,500
3 years on
£29,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Administrative occupations17%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled18%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled17%
Elementary occupations8%
Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations4%
Skilled trades occupations5%
Finance ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
83%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback75%
Academic support68%
Well organised85%
Learning resources85%
Student community86%
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