Integrated Degree in History

Program Overview

Integrated Degree in History

Overview

This programme equips you with the core skills and knowledge required for success in the first year of your Undergraduate Degree and beyond.

Why Study Integrated Degree History (with Foundation Year) at Goldsmiths

• If you do not have the required qualifications for degree-level study, our BA in History (with Integrated Foundation Year) offers an alternative entry route
• The Foundation Year is closely aligned with our undergraduate history programmes, teaching you a foundational knowledge of the subject and helping you develop the necessary academic skills
• You will develop an understanding of the post-colonial world through a historical and historiographical survey of the British Empire from the 17th to the late 20th century
• Learn about social, cultural and political themes, including industrialisation, urbanisation, politicisation, radicalism, democracy, liberalism, constitutionalism and national identity in relation to the Battle for the Ballot
• You will acquire skills in historical methodology, including innovative practices such as oral history, public history, and applied history
• Learn how to effectively communicate information, arguments, and analysis in written form
• Develop your ability to think critically about knowledge production and communication

Entry Requirements

• A-level: EE
• BTEC: PP
• You are also required to have achieved a Level 2 qualification in GCSE English at Grade 4 or above
• For candidates who have not studied any Level 3 qualifications in the last two years, there are no formal qualifications required for admission, but you will need to demonstrate that you can benefit from the programme by undertaking an additional admissions process
• If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.0 to study this programme

Length

• 1 year (Foundation) followed by 3 years (Undergraduate Degree)

Fees

• Home - full-time: £5760
• International - full-time: £20650 (Foundation year only)

Departments

• History
• Centre for Academic Language and Literacies

What You'll Study

Foundation Year Undergraduate Degree

• Developing your academic skills
• Alongside direct preparation for an undergraduate degree in History, you will take two modules with our Centre for Academic Language and Literacies (CALL)
• These modules will help you develop the broader academic and research skills required for undergraduate study

Module Titles and Credits

• Writing Your Way: Labyrinths of Stories, Self, and Data - 30 credits
• Collaborative Research - 30 credits
• Culture and Society in Postwar Britain - 30 credits
• The Battle for the Ballot - 15 credits
• Empires, Nations and Lines on the Map: Postcolonial Perspectives on Global History - 15 credits

Progression

• On successful completion of your Foundation Year by passing all modules, you can progress onto the following undergraduate programmes:
  • BA History
  • BA History with Politics

Teaching Style

• The Foundation Year provides you with core disciplinary and academic skills, as well as acting as a supportive bridge to induct you into university life
• During your studies, you will be housed and supported within the Department of History to ensure you are integrated into the department's ways of working before progressing onto your undergraduate degree

Assessment

• You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods that broaden your academic skillset
• These include coursework assignments such as essays, critical commentaries, presentations and personal reflections as well as seen examinations
• All assessed work will be accompanied by feedback which offers advice and guidance for future assignments

Skills and Careers

Skills

• Effective communication in written form
• Techniques such as source evaluation, critical judgment and referencing
• Critical and analytical skills
• The ability to bring together insights from a range of subjects

Careers

• You will be encouraged to reflect on and identify career goals and ambitions to ensure you are suitably prepared for your transition to the full undergraduate degree programme
• Our undergraduate History programmes set you up for a career in a vast range of fields, from law and business to teaching or further study
• If you are not sure what your future holds, studying history can help you find your path

Research Areas

• Our research impacts society - 100% of our impact case studies are rated world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
• We adopt a critical and progressive approach leading the way in many subject areas from Black British history to Queer history
• Learn from the experts - our staff are nationally and internationally recognised award-winning experts in their fields