History BA (Hons)

Course Overview - History BA (Hons)

History gives you an in-depth view of the world. It enhances your understanding of the forces that play a part in economies, societies, cultures, power and faith.

Historians are critical readers of evidence. They understand how to construct knowledge. Theyre quick to recognise context. And theyre adept at constructing engaging arguments and proposing alternative solutions. Study in detail the topics that interest you, as well as exploring themes which span across the centuries. With more than 45 academic staff, the breadth and quality of the modules we offer will ensure tha...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

10/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD

Application Details

Course Code

V100

Institution Code

Y50

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Access to HE Diploma

D:39,M:6

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 39 credits at Distinction including at least 9 in History-related units and 6 at Merit or higher.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

36

With 6 in Higher Level History.

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

DDD

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDD

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent qualification) at grade A is essential.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,D3

Cambridge Pre-U History at grade D3 is essential.

Extended Project

A

If you achieve an A or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

A

We will consider this qualification alongside, or in combination with, A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

A level

A,A,A

Essential Subjects: History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent) at grade A is essential.

T Level

We consider a range of T Level qualifications, in combination with an A Level in History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent qualification). Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £25,800

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