BA (Hons) History at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BA (Hons) History is a full-time, three-year degree at the University of Plymouth covering five centuries of British, American and world history from 1500 to the present day. Students develop skills in historical research, analysis and communication, with an optional placement year available.

Faculty: School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include What is History?, America from Settlement to Empire, World History since 1850, Fractured Isles: Britain and Ireland 1640-1990, History and Heritage, and Talking History/Seeing History. Year 2 offers optional modules such as Heritage and Public History, The Longest War: Britain, Ireland and the Troubles 1949-2006, Tudor and Stuart Britain and Land of the Samurai, plus Preparing for Dissertation Research. The final year includes the History Dissertation.

Career pathways

History graduates enter careers such as business, law, teaching and management, drawing on analytical, problem-solving and communication skills; internships, placements and volunteering support employability.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104 UCAS points. A levels: 104 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM. Access to HE Diploma: pass with at least 33 credits at merit and/or distinction. T level: Merit overall. International Baccalaureate: 26 points overall. Other combinations and non-A level qualifications are also considered. A contextual offer is typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants need a suitable English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time; optional placement year charged separately Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time; optional placement year charged separately Source

Duration: 3 years

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