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Birmingham Newman University

History (with Foundation Year)

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · UCAS V110

Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Birmingham Newman University
Intl. Tuition
£12,500 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Intake
January 2028
UCAS code
V110

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Course Overview

The university hasn't published a course summary we can show here. See the course page on the university's website for full details.

Career snapshot (indicative)

History graduates develop research, critical analysis and writing skills valued across journalism, policy, the civil service, publishing, law and education. Many proceed to postgraduate study, law conversion or the civil service fast-stream.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Birmingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
5,500
Staff Ratio
19.0:1

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
64.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£12,500
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Social sciences
  • Humanities
  • Heritage studies
  • History
  • European history
  • British history
  • Local history
  • Ancient history

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
5,500
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.8/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • Birmingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
  • A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

What Students Love

  • Diverse international food scene
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Rich arts & cultural scene
  • Major shopping & retail hub

University Stats

Total Students5,500
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
64%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Not offered
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

  • History graduates develop research, critical analysis and writing skills valued across journalism, policy, the civil service, publishing, law and education.
  • Many proceed to postgraduate study, law conversion or the civil service fast-stream.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£12,500
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£12,500per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£687/mo
Food & Groceries£252/mo
Transport£79/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,185
Annual living costs£14,220/yr

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