Program Overview

BA(Hons) History

The BA(Hons) History program at UWE Bristol is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of historical events, themes, and debates. The course aims to develop valuable critical skills and a sense of enquiry that can be applied to both the past and the present.

About the Course

The program covers a broad spectrum of history, including the history of Britain, Europe, America, Asia, and Africa. Students will have the opportunity to explore events in their historical contexts and gain a unique insight into the important global issues of today. The course is taught by passionate and experienced staff who are committed to helping students deepen their historical knowledge and develop their critical thinking skills.

Why Study History?

History is a long-established discipline that is highly respected by employers due to the critical skills it provides. Understanding the past equips students to engage more intelligently with the present and to play a more valuable and informed part in society, whatever career path they decide to follow.

Why UWE Bristol?

The BA(Hons) History program at UWE Bristol offers a challenging and supportive learning environment that allows students to develop their skills and knowledge in a variety of ways. The course includes a range of assessment methods, such as essays, document analysis, seminar papers, and presentations, as well as the opportunity to communicate historical research in a range of ways, including websites, podcasts, posters, and exhibitions.

Course Structure

The program is available as a full-time or part-time course, with the option to undertake a work placement in the fourth year. The course structure includes:

• Year one:
  • From the Early Modern to Modernity
  • Contemporary Histories
  • Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
  • Human Stories
• Year two:
  • Critical Approaches
  • Public History
  • Archives and Evidence
  • Human Futures
• Placement year (if applicable):
  • Professional Development on Placement module
• Final year:
  • History Advanced Options
  • Special Subject
  • Humanities Research Project

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent
• Tariff points: 112
• Contextual tariff: See the university's contextual offers page
• English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants must have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component
• A-level subjects: No specific subjects required
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required
• Access: No specific subjects required
• Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required
• Irish Highers: No specific subjects required
• Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications
• Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required
• T Levels: No specific subjects required

Fees

The tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• Full-time, sandwich course:
  • Home Annual Fee: ｣9,535
  • International Annual Fee: ｣17,000
• Part-time course:
  • Home Module Fee (15 credits): ｣1,192

Careers and Further Study

Graduates with a background in history are highly employable and recognized for their transferable skills and broad knowledge. The program provides students with a range of skills, including critical thinking, research, and communication, which can be applied to a variety of careers, including:

• Heritage industry
• Leisure and tourism
• Local and central government
• Publishing
• Education
• Journalism
• Health service
• Armed forces and emergency services
• Legal professions
• Financial services

The university's award-winning careers service will develop students' employment potential through career coaching and help them find graduate jobs, placements, and global opportunities.