BA (Hons) History at University of Hull

Programme overview

The BA History covers social and cultural history, war and politics, and long-term change from classical civilisations to modern communities. Assessment goes beyond exams, using formats such as podcasts and online exhibitions, and students can work with local museums, archives and the Hull History Network.

What you will study

First year modules include History of Freedom, Revolutions: Continuity and Change, All Roads Lead from Rome and World War Tudors. Second year covers Global Britain and its Past, History: Then and Now, a History Group Project and The First Superpowers, and the final year includes a Capstone Project (History), a co-produced module and The Past in the Present with options such as The Vikings and their World and Fear and Terror.

Career pathways

Graduates work as historians, heritage managers, archaeologists, museum conservators, researchers, archivists and teachers, and in journalism, the Civil Service, marketing, law and politics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96–112 UCAS points (A levels CCC to BBC; BTEC MMM to DMM). Contextual offer 96 UCAS points. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications. Alternative qualifications: IB Diploma: 28 points. Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual tuition fee for the full-time course as published for 2027 entry; placement, year abroad and foundation-year fees are charged separately and are not included. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,945 a year (2027/28). Standard annual tuition fee for the full-time course as published for 2027 entry; placement, year abroad and foundation-year fees are charged separately and are not included. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/07692090-c3df-ac7c-cb34-4397409aa1c7

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