BA (Hons) History at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

A history degree covering Britain, Europe and the Americas from the sixteenth century to the present, with emphasis on cultural, political, social and economic change. Themes include youth culture, crime, labour movements, consumption, globalisation, migration and war, with the opportunity for a placement.

Faculty: School of Social Science, Humanities and Creative Industries | Department: History | Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Intake: 14 September 2026; 13 September 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include The long view: from 1700 to 1914, The Twentieth Century, Witnesses to the past: archives and oral history, Social Histories of Modern Life, The world of goods, History in Review and History Independent Study, with options such as The Great War, The Second World War, The Holocaust, Activism in Modern Britain and Youth Culture.

Career pathways

Librarianship and information work, archive management, museum and heritage management, local government, the civil service, the media, teaching, research and business roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96 UCAS points. A levels CCC or BCD; BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma MMM; BTEC L3 Diploma DD; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, at least 45 at Level 3, 96 UCAS points equivalent, minimum 45 credits at merit); T Levels with an overall Pass and at least grade C in the Core. Applicants should usually have studied at least two years post-GCSE; mature applicants without two years of post-16 study are considered where they have relevant work experience. Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Social Sciences guarantees entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time international fee Source

Intake: 14 September 2026; 13 September 2027

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

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