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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
History and Philosophy
University of Hertfordshire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the History and Philosophy course at University of Hertfordshire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V1VP
Here's what University of Hertfordshire says about its History and Philosophy course.
Our BA History and Philosophy gives you the opportunity to study two subjects that will help you to make sense of the world around you.
Through our diverse and inclusive History curriculum you will learn about an array of cultures and identities. What links our work is our focus on people’s history and everyday lives. This is represented strongly in our first year programme, which will give you an insight into the making of the modern world through exploration of beliefs, magic and medicine, campaigns for freedom and equality, Africa and the world, and America from Hamilton to Trump.
In your philosophy modules, you will be introduced to a variety of philosophical issues ranging from the nature of reality, knowledge and mind, to questions about how we should live, what we should value, and what would be the best way of organising society.
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study History and Philosophy at University of Hertfordshire.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Humanities
Location
Main Site | Hatfield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with time abroad
Subjects
• History
• Combined studies
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The History and Philosophy course at University of Hertfordshire features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
100%
high
Teaching on my course
100%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
high
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
91%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
100%
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Academic support
100%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
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Organisation and management
96%
high
Organisation and management
96%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
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How well organised is your course?
100%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
97%
high
Student voice
97%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
90%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
89%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
med
Teaching on my course
91%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
83%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
med
How well organised is your course?
84%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
80%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
85%
high
Student voice
85%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
79%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Student information
The History and Philosophy course at University of Hertfordshire features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| English Language and Literature | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Psychology | D | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| English Language and Literature | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The History and Philosophy course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Hertfordshire graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
25%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
40%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Elementary occupations
10%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Animal care and control services
Graduate statistics
65%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics
30%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
40%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Administrative occupations
15%
Teaching Professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The History and Philosophy course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Hertfordshire graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£17.1k
First year after graduation
£24.3k
Third year after graduation
£27k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£24.1k
Third year after graduation
£30.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to History and Philosophy.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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