The History BA at Kings covers an extraordinary breadth of periods and places- from Romans and Barbarians to modern China. You will explore topics youve covered at school as well as many that you havent, such as the history of Contemporary Africa or sexuality and gender in Modern Britain. Our range of modules ensures that you can choose a programme of study to match your interests whilst studying in the heart of London.
Key benefits
- One of the best history departments in the world, currently ranked in the top 5 in Europe by The QS World University Rankings by Subject ...
The History BA at Kings covers an extraordinary breadth of periods and places- from Romans and Barbarians to modern China. You will explore topics youve covered at school as well as many that you havent, such as the history of Contemporary Africa or sexuality and gender in Modern Britain. Our range of modules ensures that you can choose a programme of study to match your interests whilst studying in the heart of London.<br/><br/>Key benefits<br/>- One of the best history departments in the world, currently ranked in the top 5 in Europe by The QS World University Rankings by Subject (2020).<br/><br/><br/>- A wider range of periods and places than most history degrees, from medieval Europe to the modern world.<br/><br/><br/>- Kings graduates enjoy one of the best employment rates and starting salaries in the UK. Ranked 4th in the UK for graduate employability (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018). Graduates get top jobs in a wide range of sectors, including law, business, government, heritage, finance and teaching.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll have the option to study abroad at one of our partner institutions for the second semester of the second year. Current options include University of Sydney, Hong Kong University, University of Auckland, Peking University and the University of Oslo.<br/><br/><br/>- Most teaching takes place in small seminar groups providing the opportunity for you to hone their discussion and presentation skills.<br/><br/><br/>- Studying in a central London location, you will have easy access to world-class museums, collections and libraries.<br/><br/><br/>See our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/history-ba
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
V100
Institution Code
K60
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,B,B
Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
D:36,M:9,P:0
Access to Humanities Diploma (or similar subject).
36
36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Note: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE.
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2
A,A
Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
D3,D3,D3
Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered.
Not Accepted
A,A,A
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.
Not Accepted
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |