History (with placement year) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - History (with placement year) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Our History BA (Hons) offers an exciting modern, global and relevant curriculum that aims to help you answer two key questions: how do we make sense of the past? And how has the past shaped the present? You will gain the skills to answer these questions and to apply your knowledge to a range of diverse careers in the future.
Our History degree has been designed through a unique and cutting-edge consultation process involving current, recent and prospective students and is taught by a team of leading historians who have won awards and grants for their teachi...
Our History BA (Hons) offers an exciting modern, global and relevant curriculum that aims to help you answer two key questions: how do we make sense of the past? And how has the past shaped the present? You will gain the skills to answer these questions and to apply your knowledge to a range of diverse careers in the future.
Our History degree has been designed through a unique and cutting-edge consultation process involving current, recent and prospective students and is taught by a team of leading historians who have won awards and grants for their teaching excellence.
The first year provides a grounding in global history from the 15th century to the present, exploring five continents and the interconnections between them. You will be introduced to the histories of Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, Britain and its empire. Core modules equip students with the key skills of being a historian, including developing research skills, engaging with primary sources and historiography.
The second and final years offer more choice, as well as greater depth and specialisation. Optional modules typically cover the 19th and 20th centuries and range widely across the globe (including the United States, Britain, Germany, China, India, Russia, Australia and the continent of Africa), allowing you to learn about new and diverse histories as well as those that may be more familiar. You can study a variety of types of history, including political, cultural, military, social, economic and intelligence.
During your degree, you will learn to critically analyse a wide range of primary sources, which might include government documents, letters, newspapers, cartoons, photographs, poems, opinion polls and interviews/oral histories.
Taught by internationally recognised experts who are also excellent teachers, this course provides students with the knowledge and skills required for a wide range of careers.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A18-C53
Institution Code
L79
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
T Level
T Level in Management and Administration is considered. Distinction overall with B in core component. Other relevant T Level subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits overall including 45 at Level 3. Please obtain: 24 Level 3 Credits at Distinction, rest at Merit.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language Grade 4/C
Scottish Advanced Higher
AB, plus Highers at majority A/B grades
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade B Preferred BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT, Sport. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one A level from the following list: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.
Extended Project
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 (6,5,5 HL)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma : DDM Preferred BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT, Sport. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one A level from the following list: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades BB Preferred BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT, Sport. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one A level from the following list: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £23,950 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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