Uni by Subject

All subjects / History / All subjects at Lancaster University

History at Lancaster University

Lancaster University is ranked 57th of 93 universities for history on our measures. 83% of students are positive about the course, and graduates earn a median £26k after 15 months, rising to £29.5k after five years.

Typical offer AABBailrigg Campus, Lancaster, England22 courses

#57 of 93 for history26
History to your shortlist

Will my grades get me in?

We compare your grades with the typical offer above. Offers can change, so always check the university’s course page.

How it compares with other history courses

  • Student satisfaction83%Below average (average 88%)
  • Stay on course95%Above average (average 90%)
  • Graduate-level jobs45%Below average (average 49%)
  • Salary after 15 months£26kAbout average (average £26.5k)
  • Entry points (median)136More competitive than average (average 109)

The marker shows the typical (median) history course. How we measure

Who gets in

UCAS points of students who started, with the A-level grades worth the same points. These totals include every qualification students had (a fourth A-level, EPQ, AS levels and so on), so many people here had a lower offer than their total suggests.

  1. Under 96 ptsbelow CCC0%
  2. 96–111 ptsCCC–BCC8%
  3. 112–127 ptsBBC–BBB33%
  4. 128–143 ptsABB–AAB20%
  5. 144–159 ptsAAA–A*AA18%
  6. 160+ ptsA*A*A or more20%

What graduates earn

  1. 15 months£26k£26.5k average
  2. 3 years£23.5k£23.5k average
  3. 5 years£29.5k£28k average

The 15-month figure comes from the Graduate Outcomes survey and covers graduates in full-time work. The 3 and 5-year figures come from tax records and include everyone in work, including part-time, so they can be lower than the 15-month figure.

Compare the 22 history courses here

Each course has its own satisfaction, drop-out and entry figures where enough students answered. Add your grades above to see your fit for each one.

  • Highest student satisfaction: History (83%).
  • Least competitive entry: History and Politics. Half of the students who started had more than 125 UCAS points, against 155 on the most competitive course here.
  • Most students stay on: History (Placement Year) (100%).
  • Placement year: 10 of the 22 courses offer one.
  • Year abroad: 10 of the 22 courses offer one.
  • Courses last between 3 and 4 years.

  • History

    BA · 3 years

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    83%
    Stay on
    95%
    Entry points
    136
    Graduate jobs
    45%
    Salary
    £26k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • History (Placement Year)

    BA · 4 years

    Placement year

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    83%*
    Stay on
    100%
    Entry points
    126
    Graduate jobs
    45%*
    Salary
    £26k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • History (Study Abroad)

    BA · 4 years

    Year abroad

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    83%*
    Stay on
    95%*
    Entry points
    144
    Graduate jobs
    45%*
    Salary
    £26k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • Chinese Studies and History

    BA · 4 years

    Optional placement yearOptional year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    83%*
    Stay on
    95%*
    Entry points
    138*
    Graduate jobs
    45%*
    Salary
    £26k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • English Literature and History

    BA · 3 years

    Joint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    83%*
    Stay on
    90%
    Entry points
    155
    Graduate jobs
    45%*
    Salary
    £26k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • English Literature and History (Placement Year)

    BA · 4 years

    Placement yearJoint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    83%*
    Stay on
    95%*
    Entry points
    138*
    Graduate jobs
    45%*
    Salary
    £26k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • English Literature and History (Study Abroad)

    BA · 4 years

    Year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    83%*
    Stay on
    95%*
    Entry points
    138*
    Graduate jobs
    45%*
    Salary
    £26k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • French Studies and History

    BA · 4 years

    Optional placement yearOptional year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    83%*
    Stay on
    95%*
    Entry points
    138*
    Graduate jobs
    45%*
    Salary
    £26k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • German Studies and History

    BA · 4 years

    Optional placement yearOptional year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerAAB

    Satisfied
    83%*
    Stay on
    95%*
    Entry points
    138*
    Graduate jobs
    45%*
    Salary
    £26k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

* When a course is too small to publish its own figure, we show the figure for similar courses at this university. Highlighted figures are the best of this university’s own course figures. Entry points are the middle UCAS score of students who started, counting all their qualifications, so they’re usually higher than the offer.

Typical offers are taken from each university’s own course page (checked October 2026). Offers change each year and some courses ask for specific subjects, so always check the course page before you apply.

Links go to the university’s own course pages, where you’ll find current entry requirements and fees.

Similar ranking

Nearby

Living in Lancaster

Most first-year students live in university halls, and many universities guarantee a place if you apply on time. Start with Lancaster University’s own accommodation page for halls, prices and deadlines.

Lancaster University accommodation
Compare with other unis Full history ranking Student loan calculator