History Degree. Am I aiming too high?

Durham does BA Economics.Looking forward to doing BSC Economics.Yup looked at York but I don't prefer campus universities!City universities are quite nice!

I got 2A*'s, 3A's, 5B's and a C at GCSE and have received all 5 offers including and unconditional from the University of Birmingham to do History, don't panic!

Ah, I see. Durham is my aspirational choice. I won't be too disappointed if I don't get it, considering the sheer amount of competition. I like the idea of colleges! Buuuuuut, London does appeal. The idea of being close to so many amazing things, like the British Museum.

London's too expensive
Plus,I'd prefer Manchester even if I get an offer from any of my aspirational choices!

Thanks! That makes me feel a bit better haha. Oh, cool! Particularly thankful that you replied to my thread considering it's not even your subject lol. They are all great places! I almost applied for Sheffield. Not gonna lie, whether the place interviewed for my course or not DID influence my decisions a bit haha. So stressful I'm sure you'll ace it though

Yeah, it is. I really do love Brighton, and that makes Sussex very appealing. It's quite expensive too though. Manchester will be really good for concerts, etc.

Haha no worries. I would recommend Exeter, it's highly rated for history and is an amazing uni

Word of warning: it isn't.

Transferable skills fam...
Although realistically arts degrees are not as valuable as STEM degrees because they do not qualify you for a specified field. She'll be fine as long as she knows what she wants to do and gets relevant work experience whilst at uni.

Arts degrees + relevant work experience = success
Arts degree + three years of partying = dole

Simples.

Possible, but unlikely if you come across someone who actually specialises in those fields.

That's so reassuring. Thank you!
We got pretty much the same haha. I got 4.5 B's, (Short course RE)

Which universities did you apply to?
Well done. I never hear of anyone getting unconditionals. Your application must have been exceptional!

I got similar GCSEs (1A* 4As 5Bs) and I got 5 offers last year including Cambridge so you'll be fine. Some Unis look at GCSEs more than others but other than for Oxford 2A* should be more than enough unless you went to a very well performing school

And what would you do after the masters?

Point is, get into one of the universities and then change course to something that is more career orientated.

I don't see your gcse's being a problem. However Durham is extremely competitive and only give offers to 40% of their applicants so it is difficult to know whether they make you an offer. I suspect the others will

Thank you! Yeah, I was always under the impression that it was a really good degree, considering the amount of skills you acquire! Perhaps not as many prospects as STEM degrees, but they were never my strength anyway.

I applied to University of Birmingham, Uni of Manchester, Uni of Liverpool, Coventry and Lincoln. Have you sent yours off yet?

You could even argue that they have more prospects, because humanities are less 'set' on a certain career, if you get what I mean. But there are very good reasons to do both kinds of degrees.

Anyway, you're aim is if anything too low! I know a lot of people with terrible AS grades applying to AAA-BBB unis, so compared to them you're in a great position.
I applied for history with same predictions and similar entry requirements (ranging A*AA-ABB), and currently have 3 offers.
Good luck!

Thank you! That helps. Where are the 3 offers from?