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We offer a large choice of subjects from the fifth century to the contemporary world, and from all parts of the world: Britain, Ireland and Europe; Eastern Europe and Russia; China, Japan and India; North America, Latin America and the Caribbean; parts of Africa and the Middle East; and Australia.
You will have access to library collections that date back to the 12th Century. And if you want to feel the history of another city beneath your feet, you have the option to spend a year studying overseas.
Political, cultural, intellectual, social, economic and international perspectives will all come into play as you explore the web of factors that contributes to our understanding of history.
A/AS-levels: ABB-BBB at A-Level. We prefer A-Level History, though this is not essential. Two AS-Levels considered in place of one A-Level. General Studies is accepted
EPQ with A-levels: BBB-BBC at A-Level + EPQ at grade B. We prefer A-Level History, though this is not essential
Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant Diploma with 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at distinction
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points including 6 in one Higher Level subject
BTEC Nationals: Pass Diploma with D*DD
We offer several practical or placement modules so that you can gain hands-on experience in your chosen career path.
Graduates from our History degrees have gone on to work for a wide range of employers including:
Department of Education
Troubadour Publishing
British Standards Institution
Nissan
At the very beginning of your course you’ll take the short, non-credit bearing Academic and Study Skills.
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