BA (Hons) History at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

Our BA History offers you a wide range of history modules, stretching around the world and across thousands of years, taught by world-leading academic researchers. It is designed to support students pursuing specific career objectives as well as lifelong learners seeking to deepen their understanding of history.

Faculty: School of Historical Studies | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will take a selection of core modules offering new, global perspectives on ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary history. As you progress through the course you will then be able to follow your interests choosing from option modules focusing intensively on periods, cultures or themes from prehistoric humans to medieval, early modern and modern societies across the world. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Approaching the Past.

Career pathways

Studying this course will prepare you for career paths in a range of fields, including: teaching in different sectors and at different levels, museum or gallery curatorships, political, cultural or investigative journalism, archive organisation and management, historical writing/consulting, academic research and specialisation.

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Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Alternative entry routes: Three years full-time or four years part-time: Successful completion of our Certificate of Higher Education in History and Archaeology allows you to progress onto this degree. We also accept an Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 15 credits achieved at Merit or Distinction in humanities or social science units. Three years full-time: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - DMM English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code V100 (Three years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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