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High Drop-out Rate Alert
30% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.
BA Modern History and International Relations
The University of Essex🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Combined
Course Score
C /62
Graduate Salary
£24,000Satisfaction
90%Degree Completion
70%Professional Jobs
55%Meaningful Work
70%Expected Starting Salary
bottom quartile nationallyTypical starting salary for Combined graduates
Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£24,000
typical starting salary
£18,000
£31,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Combined graduates nationally earn £18,000–£54,000 (2613 courses)HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen
AI & Your Career
Based on Anthropic research
High Exposure
AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.
Graduate Roles by AI Exposure
72%
68%
55%
52%
48%