History BA (Hons) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Uncover the past and explore historical events from a global perspective, examining how they have shaped the modern world. Our teaching is interactive and enjoyable, encouraging you to develop your own thoughts, ideas, and viewpoints.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities | Department: History | Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years with placement, 6 years part-time. | Study mode: full-time, part-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Modern Britain since 1800, Journeys and Places, Nationalism and Revolutions in the 19th Century, Ideology, War and Society in the 20th century. Year 2: Global Cold War, Exploring Work and Society, Migration, Multiculturalism and Racism, Investigating the Past: Theory and Method. Year 3: Special subject, Empire and its Aftermath, The War at Home: 1939-1945, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Employability skills are embedded in the curriculum to prepare you for a range of careers both related to History and in wider industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; T Levels: Merit; Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit; International Baccalaureate (IB): 26; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths; If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential. UCAS code V100.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years with placement, 6 years part-time.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/6d06ed34/de-montfort-university

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