BA (Hons)

History

Duration
3 Years
Start
September 2024
UCAS Code
V100
Delivery
Campus Taught

Our BA (Hons) History degree will equip you with critical thinking and analytical skills, as you explore British, Irish and world history from compelling new perspectives.

Why study with us

  • 1st
    in the UK for teaching on the course
    National Student Survey (History) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
    2023
  • 1st
    in the UK for academic support
    National Student Survey (History) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
    2023
  • We're known for our excellent academic support. Small class sizes mean you get to know your tutors and engage in lively seminar discussions.
  • Our history degree will equip you with employable skills, including critical thinking and project management. Gain real, practical experience in optional work placement modules.
  • Enrich the international dimension of your history degree by learning a new language or studying abroad. Bursaries and scholarships are available to support this.
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Studying history

  • There are three strands to our history degree: British and Irish history; world history; and heritage. Choose from a variety of modules to suit your interests.
  • Enjoy access to a range of books and online resources in the library. There are regular study support sessions to help you learn academic skills like referencing.
  • Enrich your history degree with new experiences. Study abroad and visit the cultures you learn about. Or, choose one of our work placement modules to gain practical skills.
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Modules

Course delivery

This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.

100%Face-to-face

Please note the delivery information for this course is accurate for the academic year 2023/24. The information displayed in this section may not yet accurately reflect how the course will be delivered in 2024/25 but this information will be updated by December 2023.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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What can you do with a history degree?

A history degree gives you many transferrable skills which are sought after in industry. It demonstrates that you have the ability to process and analyse large amounts of information. It also shows that you have critical thinking skills, written communication skills and the ability to manage your own time. Our history graduates have gone on to forge successful careers in teaching, law, heritage and the public sector.

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£16,500 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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This course is based in the School of Psychology and Humanities

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