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History and Philosophy Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - History and Philosophy Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
This joint degree combines two interconnected disciplines; your philosophy studies will complement your study of History by providing you with a deeper understanding of fields such as politics, literature and art. You will spend time critically inquiring into questions that are fundamental to our understanding of politics and ethics, of art and culture, of our relationship to our past and future, and of our connection to the natural world, whilst satisfying your curiosity about the past, acquiring understanding of specific periods and problems, and making discoveries.
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This joint degree combines two interconnected disciplines; your philosophy studies will complement your study of History by providing you with a deeper understanding of fields such as politics, literature and art. You will spend time critically inquiring into questions that are fundamental to our understanding of politics and ethics, of art and culture, of our relationship to our past and future, and of our connection to the natural world, whilst satisfying your curiosity about the past, acquiring understanding of specific periods and problems, and making discoveries.
Studying History is exciting and rewarding; it encourages you to appreciate the human experience in other places and at other times. Exploring what people have felt, thought and done in the past expands our self-awareness. It will help to satisfy your curiosity about the past, acquire understanding of specific periods and problems, and make discoveries.
Our internationally renowned academics are developing the very latest thinking on historical problems; this cutting edge knowledge informs the curriculum and will enhance your learning experience. By studying History at one of the largest and most influential departments in the country you will be able to choose from an exceptionally broad range of subjects, enabling you to spread your studies across the medieval and modern worlds, from Ancient Rome through to modern China, from Saladin through to Margaret Thatcher.
• An interdisciplinary and collaborative programme.
• Develop your understanding of key philosophical texts.
• Learn about differing assumptions which inform central philosophical traditions.
• Exploring what people have thought and done in the past expands your self-awareness.
• A wide selection of history modules to suit your own interests.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A17-E17
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economic factors which may have impacted an applicant’s education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 27.0
Pass in a relevant subject with at least 27 level 3 credits at Distinction and the remaining level 3 credits at Merit.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction Distinction plus an A-level grade B
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
6,5,5 at Higher level or 32 points overall.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction Distinction Merit
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction plus A-levels grades BB.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, England, Channel Islands, Wales, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £26,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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