BA (Hons) History

Why choose this course?

  • Our history courses have achieved 100% in the National Student Survey for overall satisfaction for the last two years.
  • As well as learning in the classroom, you'll also have the chance to undertake fieldwork at a range of historical locations from country houses to industrial cities, exploring both the practical and intellectual applications of history.
  • You'll also have the opportunity to inspire others by organising and marketing a public history conference. Every year our second year students research and write a paper to deliver at a public conference, which not only means that you'll get the chance to develop your transferable skills, but also get to share with a wider audience your passion for the past.

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UCAS code: V100

Start date: September

Course length: full time: three years, part time: four-six years.

Campus: Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus

This course is available to international students

You can also study History (Joint Honours) as part of a Joint Honours degree.

About this course

This course is not only intellectually challenging and politically relevant, it's also entertaining, inspiring and moving. With a strong focus on modern and contemporary history you'll explore the past using a variety of approaches and so develop the critical, theoretical and transferable skills vital for both academic and career success. You'll also have the chance to do fieldwork at a range of locations from country houses to industrial Manchester, visiting a variety of museums, art galleries, and heritage sites, exploring both the practical and intellectual applications of history.

What you will cover

You'll study a total of 120 credits per year. This will be made up of single or double modules.

Stage one

You will study these modules:

Stage two

You will study these modules:

And you'll choose two of these modules:

Stage three

You will study one of these modules:

And you'll choose four of these modules:

Entry requirements

Our entry requirements are usually 260 UCAS points, of which at least 220 will be from your core A2s (full A levels) or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers etc.

You will need a Grade C at A Level (or equivalent) in Classical Studies, History or Politics.

We'll accept up to 40 points towards the total from level 3 qualifications such as AS levels (where those AS levels are not taken on to A2 level), the Extended Project or Music qualifications.

We don't accept points from Key Skills Level 3. If you have any questions about what is or isn't accepted, please contact our Admissions team.

We also accept the Access to HE Diploma.

Your points at level 3 will be in addition to 5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent level 2 qualifications.

The UCAS tariff points are a guide - we'll also consider all the information that you've included in your application. We'll also want to see that you're enthusiastic and motivated to take this course and that you have the potential to benefit from coming to university.

General undergraduate entry requirements

How to apply

UK/EU students

  • Full time students looking to start the course in September, should apply for this course through UCAS.
  • Student looking to start the course in January or study part time should apply directly to the University.

International students

Information for international applicants

Applying for an undergraduate degree

Fees and finance

Fees for 2013/14

This is a classroom based course.

UK/EU students

  • Full time: £7,700 (each year)
  • £965 per module (you usually take 18 of these modules in total)

International students

  • Full time: £9,945 (per year)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

How you will learn

How you'll learn

Through lectures, seminars, self directed study, tutorials, film screenings, sources workshops, and work based learning. Each module requires two hours attendance per week per module.

How you're assessed

You are assessed on 100% coursework. You are assessed on 100% coursework. This will incorporate a range of different formats, including essays, document analysis, the examination of material culture and the built environment, book reviews, projects, website design, posters and exhibitions, oral presentations and debating skills.

Careers and employability

A history degree can enable you to follow a wide range of careers from teaching, working in archives, libraries and museums, to employment opportunities in law, the civil service, management, marketing and the uniformed services. At Derby we enable you to develop skills and abilities beyond those traditionally associated with history graduates. So as well as gaining academic skills, our degree offers you the opportunity to enhance your employability and to apply your historical knowledge to the workplace.

Contact details

Course enquiries

Course leader: Paul Elliot
T: 01332 591736

If you are a UK or EU student, contact us

T: +44 (0)1332 591167
F: +44 (0)1332 597724
E: askadmissions@derby.ac.uk

UK/EU course enquiry

If you are an international student, contact us

T: +44 (0)1332 591698
E: international@derby.ac.uk

International course enquiry

Where will I study?

Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus


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