History and Philosophy BA (Hons)

Course Overview - History and Philosophy BA (Hons)

Think philosophically and analyse the events, ideas and individuals that shape our past and help us better understand our present.

Question some of the myths, preconceptions and prejudices that surround History and Philosophy. You’ll analyse historical events and political systems from the Middle Ages to the modern day, all while considering how societies function in a range of geographical locations.

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

28/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Academic and Student Division
Birmingham
B15 2TT

Application Details

Course Code

VV15

Institution Code

B32

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. Please see A Level details above for subject information.

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

DDM

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus an A at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Diploma: DD, plus an A at A-level in the required subject/s mentioned above. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A-level, including an A in the required A-level subject/s mentioned above.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE History grade 7 if not taking A Level History

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

A level

A,A,B

A Level History, Medieval History or Ancient History is preferred but we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate an interest in and an aptitude for the study of history and politics. Acceptable subjects include: Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Geography, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Law, Medieval History, Modern or Classical Languages, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology. If you are not studying one or more of the above then please contact us to discuss your application. If you are not taking A level History then we will require GCSE History grade 7 and at least one humanities subject at A level or equivalent.

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

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535

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