BA (Hons) History

The BA (Hons) History degree at Birkbeck University of London offers students a comprehensive and engaging learning experience, providing them with a deep understanding of historical events, processes, and interpretations. The course covers a wide range of topics, from ancient civilizations to contemporary history, and encourages students to think critically about the past and its relevance to the present. Students will have access to expert lecturers and researchers in the field, as well as a variety of resources and opportunities for practical application of historical knowledge. The course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue further study or enter the workforce upon graduation.

Additional Information

Students on this course will have the opportunity to specialize in particular areas of history, such as British History, European History, or Imperial and Colonial History. The course also offers a range of skills-based modules, such as historical research methods and sources, which will enable students to develop their critical thinking and analytical skills. In addition, students on this course will have access to a variety of cultural and intellectual events, such as lectures, seminars, and workshops, which will provide them with a deeper understanding of the field and opportunities for networking and collaboration.

Discover the rich history of London at Birkbeck University of London

Birkbeck University of London is an excellent choice for students pursuing a degree in History due to its reputation for academic excellence and cutting-edge research. The university's location in central London provides students with access to a wealth of historical resources, including libraries, archives, and museums. Additionally, Birkbeck's commitment to interdisciplinary study and collaboration means that students on this course will have the opportunity to engage with scholars from a range of disciplines and approaches, providing a rich and stimulating learning environment.

Our BA History degree offers you a huge range of history modules, stretching around the world and across thousands of years.  

Our expertise underpins our teaching. We are one of the very few history departments in the UK to include archaeologists, classicists, and historians working on every period from prehistoric humans to Ancient Greece to medieval, early modern, and modern societies. Our expertise encompasses much of the globe from Ancient Rome, medieval Armenia, modern China, India, and Africa to Tudor London and Nazi Germany and more. In addition to pursuing interests in British, European, and global history, and exploring themes within histories of ‘race’, migration, gender, and sexuality, you will have the opportunity to take modules from allied disciplines like politics and international relations, literature, philosophy, and geography.

Graduates can pursue career paths in education, research, and journalism. Possible professions include:

heritage manager

museum/gallery curator

higher education lecturer

archivist.

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UCAS TARIFF POINTS

96-120 points (e.g. A-levels CCC-BBB)

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.