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BA (Hons) History

University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Understanding the making of the modern world has never been more important. Whether it is war and conflict in eastern Europe, political turmoil, social change at home and abroad, the changing role of race, class and gender in modern society, or clashes over monuments and heritage, interpretations of the past influence the present day.

With a focus on Early Modern, British, European, American and Russian history, our course explores the fundamental issues, events, and ideas that have shaped the last 600 years.

The foundation of the course is our small class teaching involving interactive discussions, debates, and hands-on workshops that allow you to make the most of class time, while developing key critical skills and confidence.

You will also gain transferrable skills for a number of possible careers by ‘doing‘ history. You will have the opportunity to conduct original research, manage projects and present your work in public facing exhibitions, as well as do work placements and internships.

General Eligibility

  • 96 – 112 UCAS tariff points, CCC – BBC at A levels, MMM – DMM at BTEC or a Merit in your T-Level.

  • English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

All students must complete these modules:

  • Georgian Britain, 1714-1830

  • Emancipation to Revolution: Russia, 1861-1921

  • Representing the Past

  • How to Time Travel: Doing History

  • Making the Modern World: Major Themes in History

  • Renaissances and Reformations: An Introduction to Early Modern Europe c. 1450-1750

  • Between Freedom and Slavery: The USA from Revolution to Civil War

2 Year 2

All students must complete these modules:

  • Research and Enquiry

  • Engaging Humanities

You can choose from the following modules:

  • Victorian Values: Class, Culture, Religion

  • Religion, Superstition and Fear in Early Modern Europe 1540-1640

  • Revolution from Above: The Soviet Union, 1921-1953

  • Making States, Making Nations: Europe, 1750-1920

  • The Politics of Gender: Sex, Power, and Authority in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe

  • From Emancipation to Jim Crow: The USA after the Civil War

  • The Victorian Age of Empire, 1860-1900

  • The American Century: The USA from Great Depression to Vietnam

3 Year 3

All students must complete these modules:

  • The Dissertation

You can choose from the following modules:

  • Thaw to Glasnost: The Soviet Union, 1953-1991

  • Britain in the Age of Extremes, 1900-1945

  • Consensus and Conflict in Post-War Britain, 1945-1990

  • Dark Continent: Fascism in Europe, 1914-45

  • European Intellectual History: 1600-1900

  • Protestantism and Puritanism: Moderates and Radicals in Early Modern England, 1558-1642

  • Religion, Revolution, and Regicide: The British Civil Wars, Commonwealth, and Restoration, 1642-1689

  • Black America: From the Blues to Black Power

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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