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Our BA (Hons) History degree focuses on world history from the late 18th century to the early 21st century, mainly in Britain, Europe, the USA, and Asia. You’ll be able to explore key developments in European society from 1789 to 1919, contemporary French history, and the evolution of the Zionist/Palestinian conflict.
With lots of modules to choose from in years two and three, you’ll delve into topics like the history of communism in Eastern Europe, or contemporary European politics, in this thought-provoking history degree.
You’ll develop a deep subject knowledge and importantly, be able to connect it with the world we live in today. You’ll get the opportunity to take part in a community project, undertake field trips, and write and produce a video documentary.
Your tutors’ research has been judged to be ‘internationally important’ in a research excellence framework and this feeds straight into their teaching. You’ll learn to conduct research, craft a message and analyze complex information, making you an independent, confident, and employable graduate.
Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required. We are happy to accept IB qualifications that achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply.
Access to Higher Education Diploma 45 credits at Level 3, for example, 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
Europe Re-made
Imperialism, Liberation, Globalisation
The Dawn of Modernity
The Medieval Outlook
Making History
Communism in Eastern and Central Europe After 1945
Digital Detectives
Global Revolution: The Postcolonial World Order, 1896-1957
History on Screen
Introduction to Contemporary French History: From the 1930s to the Present
Islamisms: Religion, Politics, and Colonialism from World War I to ISIS
Migration and Mobility in Contemporary European History
Mission and Manifest Destiny: U.S. Foreign Policy and Expansionism 1840-1939
Rise to Globalism: U.S. Foreign Policy Since 1939
The World of the Crusades
Urbanisation, Immigration, and Economic Crisis: The United States 1880-1941
Language 2
A Century of Crime and Its Contexts: Circa 1840-1940
Advanced Parliamentary Studies
Black Life and Black Protest in the United States 1895-1945
Black Life and Black Protest in the United States Since 1945
British Rule in Palestine
History: Interpretations and Context
Independent Research Project
Seeds of Conflict in the Holy Land 1840-1923
Special Subject
The Special Relationship: Britain and the USA
Language 3
International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
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