BA (Hons) History

Course Overview

Exploring primarily modern and contemporary history, our course is diverse, international in focus, and innovative. While focusing on war and conflict, immigration, racism, nationalism, and empire, you'll explore, debate, and evaluate the key events and ideas that have shaped our world. This course will hone your ability to absorb, understand and communicate complex information. As you progress through the course, well challenge you with more in-depth explorations and you'll be supported by a passionate teaching team that provides an interactive and dynamic learning environment. You will choose from a broad range of modules that are taught by lecturers who are leading experts in their fields. We cover British, South Asian, European, African, and North and South American history and also offer unique specialist topics such as the history of photography, history of sport and leisure, and history in the workplace.

General Eligibility

Typical entry requirements

• 112 points from at least 2 A levels or

• BTEC Extended Diploma DMM or

• International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points

Plus five GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above.

• Pass Access with 30 level 3 credits at Merit and GCSE English (Language or Literature) at grade 4 or above.

We will normally require students to have had a break from education from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

• We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential.