BA (Hons) Modern History at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

Debate the rise and fall of nations, competing ideologies, imperial legacies and human rights over the last two centuries. With UEA Modern History degree, study the forces that have shaped our world since the French Revolution of 1789. You'll learn directly from historians whose research is renowned. you'll join a stimulating community bridging deep expertise in British history with specialised knowledge in European and global history.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of History and Art History | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year abroad; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time (year abroad available) (placement year available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one will give you an overview of the broad chronological sweep of British, European and world history. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Introduction to Medieval History, Introduction to Early Modern History, Introduction to Modern History, Doing History, The Age of Extremes: World History Since 1914. Year 2: History's Stories. Year 3: The Reign of Louis the Fat: War, Murder, & the Writing of History in Early Twelfth-century France, The Making of the English Landscape 1450 to 1950, The Cult of Violence: the Fascist Regimes of Italy, Germany and Japan, 1922-1945, Blood and Brutality: Violence, the Individual and Society in the Early Modern World, Appeasement and the Second World War, Communism and Nationalism in Yugoslavia, A New Order? the 1980s Beyond Thatcher.

Career pathways

With a BA Modern History degree, you could launch a career in: Civil Service and international organisations: Apply your ability to understand complexity to the challenges facing public institutions and global governance Public relations and communications: Manage communications and public messaging for organisations in the cultural or public sectors Law: Put your logical reasoning and attention to detail to work as a solicitor, barrister, or legal researcher Teaching: Teach History and related humanities subjects in a range of educational institutions Museums and heritage: Support curation and conservation, visitor services, educational and outreach programmes whilst drawing on your historical knowledge

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Entry requirements

A levels AAB Contextual offer: BBB BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDD Contextual offer: DDM BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers. Combinations of BTEC and A levels Extended Diploma: DDD Contextual: DDM Diploma: DD plus B at A level. Contextual: DD plus C at A level. Extended Certificate: D plus AB at A level. Contextual: D plus BB at A level. Access to HE Diploma Access to Humanities and Social Sciences Pathway. Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3 Contextual Offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits... All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C. English language: IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 24,250 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year abroad; 4 years full-time with placement year

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