BA (Hons) History at University of Kent

Programme overview

History explores over 1,500 years of history in Britain, Europe and across the world, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the 21st century. Students consider how political, social and cultural change has affected class, gender and society, and how the past is used by political leaders, groups and nations.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 includes the compulsory module Controversial Histories, with options such as Early Medieval History, The Rise of the United States and The Making of Modern Europe. Stage 2 includes the compulsory module The Medieval World: Power and Faith, with options such as The Crusades, Modern German History since 1918 and Civil War America, 1848-1877. Stage 3 allows specialisation through a wide range of option modules.

Career pathways

Graduates work in the heritage sector (museums, libraries, archives, archaeology), education, communications, journalism and publishing, the public sector and civil service, and legal professions. Employers include Canterbury Archaeological Trust, the National Trust, ITV, English Heritage and the Ministry of Defence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96-112 UCAS points. A level: BBC. BTEC Nationals: DMM. IB: 28 points in the IB Diploma or 112 UCAS Tariff points. Contextual offers: A level CCC, BTEC MMM, IB 24 points or 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Foundation Programme: Pass the University of Kent International Foundation Programme. T level: Merit. Access to HE Diploma: obtain the diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, with 18 at Distinction and 24 at Merit. English language (international applicants): a Good level of English (B2 on the CEFR), for example IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above, IB Standard Level grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature, or A level grade C or above in English Language or English Literature.

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

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/apply

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