History and International Relations (with placement year) BA (Hons)

Course Overview - History and International Relations (with placement year) BA (Hons)

Our History and International Relations course is a joint honours degree which will allow you to gain first-class exposure to both subject matters in equal measures.

By choosing to study our History and International Relations BA (Hons) degree, you will acquire a broad range of skills and enjoy the option of specialising as you progress through the course.

The historical component of our History and International Relations degree spans the period from 1600 to the present, focusing mostly on the modern era. Its subject matter includes Britain and mainland Europe, bu...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

29/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Ashby Road
Loughborough
LE11 3TU

Application Details

Course Code

VL1G

Institution Code

L79

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits overall including 45 at Level 3. Please obtain: 23 Level 3 Credits at Distinction, rest at Merit.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

34 (6,5,5 HL)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma preferred subjects: 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: Ancient History, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Languages (non-native), Law, Philosophy, 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.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language Grade 4/C

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

A Level Grade B plus Distinction Distinction Preferred subjects: 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: Ancient History, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Languages (non-native), Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies and Sociology.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B

AB, plus Highers at majority A/B grades

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University

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/

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

A Level Grades BB plus Distinction Preferred subjects: 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: Ancient History, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, History, Languages (non-native), Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies and Sociology.

A level

A,B,B

ABB

T Level

Distinction Overall B in Core Component T Level in Management and Administration is considered. Other relevant T Level subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

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 providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales £9,250
EU, International £23,000

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