This degree will develop your language skills and historical awareness. Youll deepen your understanding of cultures and societies in Europe and beyond.
We have a wide choice of optional modules. This means you can design your degree, choosing what interests you most.
In history we investigate past societies, from the ancient world through to the modern period, addressing political, social and cultural themes. The course will give you the analytical and practical skills you need for historical research and a successful future. Youll learn to exercise independent jud...
This degree will develop your language skills and historical awareness. Youll deepen your understanding of cultures and societies in Europe and beyond.<br/><br/>We have a wide choice of optional modules. This means you can design your degree, choosing what interests you most.<br/><br/>In history we investigate past societies, from the ancient world through to the modern period, addressing political, social and cultural themes. The course will give you the analytical and practical skills you need for historical research and a successful future. Youll learn to exercise independent judgement, to be critical of accepted opinion and to present your arguments effectively.<br/><br/>The flexibility of the modern languages part of the degree means you have the option to study history with either one or two of these languages: Catalan, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. You can study Italian on this degree but only alongside a second language as well as history. Luxembourg Studies is available as an option from year two onwards, either on its own or with a second language and history.<br/><br/>You can take any language from beginners level, and you can take French, German, Russian or Spanish post-A Level (or equivalent).<br/><br/>Youll develop your communication skills in your chosen language or languages to a high level. Optional modules include linguistics, literature, society and politics, history, philosophy and film studies.<br/><br/>We have recommended pathways through the languages and modules to enable you to create combinations that work well together. However, our flexible approach means you are not constrained by those pathways and well help you make the choices that are best for you.<br/><br/>Youll spend the third year of your course abroad. We have a wide range of destinations on offer, both within Europe and beyond. You can choose to study at a leading university, carry out an approved work placement, or in some cases take part in exciting volunteering opportunities.<br/><br/>This degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities, close to home and further afield. Youll get extensive training in analytical writing and techniques, as well as other transferable skills. Youll develop highly valuable language skills and youll gain a sophisticated understanding of the countries where your chosen language or languages are spoken.<br/><br/>Studying in another country will greatly enhance your transferable as well as language skills, making you even more attractive to employers.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
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Course Code
RV50
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 at Distinction (to include History units), and 15 at Merit International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme33 typically with 5 in Higher Level History and a modern foreign language Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM in a relevant subject + B at A Level typically in History + an appropriate modern foreign language qualification Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 typically including History and a modern foreign language Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD + B at A Level typically in a modern foreign language Scottish Advanced HigherA,B AB typically in History and a modern foreign language + AABBB at Scottish Highers Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)B + AB typically in History and a modern foreign language at A Level A levelA,B,B typically including History and a modern foreign language |
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