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BA History at University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Discover the people, ideas, and events that shaped the world we live in today, with our BA History degree at the University of Birmingham. On this undergraduate course, you'll explore different time periods, places, and cultures—from medieval life to the modern world—across Britain, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Our expert teachers are passionate about history and this bachelor's degree will help you uncover hidden histories, challenge myths, and understand how the past still influences the modern world.

Department: History  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Discover History: Skills and Sources, Options in History and Heritage, The Making of the Contemporary World: 1800 to the Present, The Making of the Early Modern World, 1500-1800, The History of Africa in Global Context, The Making of the Medieval World, 500- 1050, The Roman World.

Career pathways

As a History student at the University of Birmingham, you'll have an excellent opportunity to develop skills that are attractive to employers, such as:. Strong communication skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level: AAB See below for full information. IB: 6,6,5 including 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A level. See below for full information. If studying History at A-level we require:. A-level in History or Medieval History or Ancient History or Early Modern History. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). per year for domestic (UK) students for 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 26,220 a year (2027/28). per year for international students for 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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