History

Undergraduate Degree with Foundation Year School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Taught by our team of world-class historians, this degree programme covers a vast range of periods, from the Roman empire, through Viking conquests, to World War II and the Civil Rights movement.

History
Entry Tariff

2023/24 entry: Call 0300 303 8320 to find out if you are eligible for this programme in Clearing

September 2024 Year 1 entry: 104–120 UCAS points (or equivalent)

September 2024 Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)

UCAS Code

V100

V101 (if choosing Foundation Year)

Duration

3 years (full-time)

4 years (full-time) if opting for the additional placement year

4 years (full-time) if opting for Foundation Year entry

Start date

September 2023

Degree Type

BA (single honours)
Course also available with Foundation Year

Modules

These modules are those we currently offer for 1 year (full time) and may be subject to change.

This course is offered as a degree with foundation year – a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.

New for 2023: £2,000 Foundation Scholarships for all home students  

Find out more about our degrees with a foundation year  

 
 
 

This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.

Why take a placement?

A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.

How we support you

The University's Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee a placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.

Find out more about how we'll support you  

We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three year version of your programme.

Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.

Study Abroad

This course has the option of studying abroad as part of your degree in your second semester of second year.

With Roehampton Abroad scholarships of up to £1,000 and Turing Scheme funding available, you could spend a semester at one of our partner universities across the globe, with destinations including the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe.

Find out more about where your degree could take you here.

 

Skills

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On our BA History, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. This incorporates;

  • Our degree challenges students to think globally and comparatively to engage with cultural, social, economic, political, and intellectual history. 
  • Learn how historians operate, with practical opportunities to engage in public history and digital humanities projects.
  • Applied Humanities module: Gain employability skill training including career development, interview and workplace skills - also discuss opportunity for work placement.

History graduates have vital skills that make them attractive to employers, including confidence, adaptability and the capacity to work with people from all walks of life.

How you'll learn

The BA History programme is taught in a combination of lectures, seminar work and group work. This teaching format provides students with feedback by academic staff as well as peer-feedback from fellow students to enhance their learning experience.

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Career options

Graduates of BA History will be equipped to succeed in a wide range of careers, including publishing, broadcasting, law, the charity sector, accountancy and teaching. 

History graduates have vital skills that make them attractive to employers, including confidence, adaptability and the capacity to work with people from all walks of life. It's no wonder that history graduates become prime ministers, top lawyers, documentary film makers, museum curators, cultural heritage managers, teachers, economists, and business leaders.  

Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. They will help you build your CV, prepare for interview, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll have lots of opportunity to work with our partners across London and beyond, and also to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.  

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Application Info

How to apply

Undergraduate programmes

If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Detailed advice on applying for an undergraduate degree is available on our How to apply page.

Tuition fees and funding

September 2023 entry tuition fees

Year 1 fees, see links in table below for more information.

UK EU and International Placement year
£9,250 £14,750 £950

Entry tariff

2023/24 entry: Call 0300 303 8320 to find out if you are eligible for this programme in Clearing

We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.

For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.

When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.

General entry requirements

UK students

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