BA (Hons) History

Our typical offer would be 200 UCAS points normally achieved over a minimum of either two or more A levels, an AVCE double award, BTEC National Diploma or other equivalent qualification. This includes any stand alone AS levels,Key Skills at Level 3 and Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).

All applications are individually reviewed and their skills and experience considered, particularly from mature students who should call 01902 321633 to discuss in more detail.

A satisfactory reference will be required as part of our selection process.

Language entry requirements :

The University accepts the following minimum English language standards for entry to its degree courses.

You must have at least one of the following standards in English to enter a degree or diploma course:

An IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 for the computer-based test)

Pearson PTE Academic score of 54

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) examination

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examination

GCSE/GCE O Level grade C or equivalent British-based examination

For selected countries, a good pass in English in the final year of secondary school (this being the equivalent of year 13 in England and Wales), or

Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the British Council (as listed in the British Council NARIC Guide) or an equivalent body

For entry to the BA (Hons) English Language and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programmes, you will need a score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, since this is a special award which includes an international qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Year 1 provides a general introduction to the study and practice of history and an introduction to the key analytical skills needed for academic enquiry. You will explore early modern England, the making of modern Britain and Europe and America, 1776-1914. In addition, you can study the Holocaust or the role of women in Britain and its Empire.

Year 2 focuses upon a very broad curriculum that includes Victorian Britain, revolutionary Ireland and the Spanish Civil War. You can also explore modules as diverse as sexuality and crime in the eighteenth century, the British working class, and migration in Europe. Other options include the Cold War or the field-trip based Battle for Normandy.

Year 3 allows you to work on the aspects of history that most interest you. You will undertake an independently-researched project and can also select an optional work study placement. You may choose from Material Culture in the long eighteenth century, The British Army in the second world war, Youth Culture in post-war Britain, the English Country House, and Consumer Society in Britain. We also offer modules covering the history and development of Latin America, the United States, and nineteenth and early twentieth century Germany.