BA (Hons) History at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

History is a relevant, dynamic, fascinating and important field of study which, at Goldsmiths, is approached in creative, innovative and exciting ways. We are global. You will learn about the history of the world and the global connections that span our multicultural world.

Faculty: School of Global Change | Department: History, Politics and International Relations | Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Global Connections, Power, Emotions and Environment, Historical Controversies, Academic Skills for the Social Sciences/Humanities, Radicalism and Revolution, Communication, Propaganda and Power, Race, Bodies and Empire, Environment, Disease and the Anthropocene.

Career pathways

A degree in history can take you to almost any place you want to go. From teaching to the civil service, and business to social work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept the following qualifications: A-level: CCC. BTEC: DMM. International Baccalaureate: 27 points overall with three HL subjects at 555. Access: Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 24 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject-specific modules. Scottish qualifications: CCCCD (Higher) or DDD (Advanced Higher). European Baccalaureate: 65%. Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 H3. English language: IELTS 6.0 with a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5. UCAS code V101.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 22,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gold.ac.uk/ug/apply/

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