History Degree
After sixth form or college. Oxford uses the HAT admissions test.
- Level 6
- 3–6 years
- After sixth form or college
- 129 courses at 91 places
- Typical entrants around 96 UCAS points
- Median salary after 15 months £26,000
- after 3 to 5 years £29,000
Entry requirements
- With A-levels: Needs A-level History. Helpful: English Literature, Politics, Classics / Latin. Typical: A*AA–BBB.
Careers it leads to
- Museums and heritage: Cares for collections and shares history with the public.
- Civil servant: Works in government departments delivering public services and policy.
- Teacher: Teaches in primary or secondary schools, usually after a degree and teacher training.
Where to study it
A selection of universities. Open WayWhat for every course, with entry points, salaries and distance from home.
- University of Oxford
- University of Cambridge
- Durham University
- University of St Andrews
- UCL
- University of Warwick
- King's College London
- University of Exeter
Revision guides
A-level History · A-level English Literature · A-level Politics · A-level Classics / Latin
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