Uni by Subject

All subjects / History / All subjects at University of Strathclyde

History at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde is ranked 48th of 93 universities for history on our measures. 93% of students are positive about the course, and graduates earn a median £26.5k after 15 months, rising to £29k after five years.

Typical offer ABB–BBBJohn Anderson Campus, Scotland13 courses

#48 of 93 for history29
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 satisfaction93%Above average (average 88%)
  • Stay on course90%About average (average 90%)
  • Graduate-level jobs20%Below average (average 49%)
  • Salary after 15 months£26.5kAbout average (average £26.5k)
  • Entry points (median)190More 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–BCC4%
  3. 112–127 ptsBBC–BBB5%
  4. 128–143 ptsABB–AAB5%
  5. 144–159 ptsAAA–A*AA9%
  6. 160+ ptsA*A*A or more76%

Most students here apply with Highers and Advanced Highers, which earn more UCAS points than A-levels, so these figures look higher than A-level offers usually are.

What graduates earn

  1. 15 months£26.5k£26.5k average
  2. 3 years£22k£23.5k average
  3. 5 years£29k£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 13 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.

  • Typical offers range from BBB (History) to ABB (History).
  • Highest student satisfaction: History and Social Policy (94%).
  • Least competitive entry: English and History. Half of the students who started had more than 184 UCAS points, against 197 on the most competitive course here.
  • Most students stay on: English and History and History and Psychology (95%).
  • Year abroad: 11 of the 13 courses offer one.

  • History

    BA · 4 years

    Optional year abroad

    Typical offerABB–BBB

    Satisfied
    93%
    Stay on
    90%
    Entry points
    190*
    Graduate jobs
    20%
    Salary
    £26.5k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • Education and History

    BA · 4 years

    Optional year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerABB–BBB

    Satisfied
    87%
    Stay on
    80%
    Entry points
    192
    Graduate jobs
    35%*
    Salary
    £26.5k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • English and Creative Writing and History

    BA · 4 years

    Joint or combined

    Typical offerABB–BBB

    Satisfied
    90%*
    Stay on
    85%
    Entry points
    197
    Graduate jobs
    35%*
    Salary
    £26.5k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • English and History

    BA · 4 years

    Optional year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerABB–BBB

    Satisfied
    88%
    Stay on
    95%
    Entry points
    184
    Graduate jobs
    35%*
    Salary
    £26.5k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • French and History

    BA · 4 years

    Year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerABB–BBB

    Satisfied
    90%*
    Stay on
    90%*
    Entry points
    190*
    Graduate jobs
    35%*
    Salary
    £26.5k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • History and Economics

    BA · 4 years

    Optional year abroadJoint or combined

    Satisfied
    90%*
    Stay on
    90%*
    Entry points
    190*
    Graduate jobs
    35%*
    Salary
    £26.5k*
    Course pageKnow the offer?

  • History and Human Resource Management

    BA · 4 years

    Optional year abroadJoint or combined

    Satisfied
    90%*
    Stay on
    90%*
    Entry points
    190*
    Graduate jobs
    35%*
    Salary
    £26.5k*
    Course pageKnow the offer?

  • History and Journalism, Media and Communication

    BA · 4 years

    Joint or combined

    Typical offerABB–BBB

    Satisfied
    90%*
    Stay on
    85%
    Entry points
    190
    Graduate jobs
    35%*
    Salary
    £26.5k*
    Course pageWrong offer?

  • History and Law

    BA · 4 years

    Optional year abroadJoint or combined

    Typical offerABB–BBB

    Satisfied
    90%*
    Stay on
    90%
    Entry points
    195
    Graduate jobs
    35%*
    Salary
    £26.5k*
    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 Glasgow

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

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