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  1. Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
  2. School of History
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School of History undergraduate degrees

Undergraduate degrees

Our courses provide you with the key skills needed for advanced study in History whilst also giving you the opportunity to focus on areas of the subject that are of interest to you. The broad expertise of our academic staff means that you can select modules across a wide range of periods and societies, tailoring your degree to suit your skills and interests.

BA History

BA International History and Politics

BA Ancient History and History

BA Classical Civilisation and History

BA Economics and History

BA English and History

BA History and Philosophy

BA History and Sociology

BA Modern Languages and History

BA Liberal Arts

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Scholarships for international students

The School of History offers the Katrina Honeyman Scholarships for international students. The scholarships consist of an annual award of £2,000 towards the cost of your tuition fees in each year of study.

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Enrichment opportunities

In addition to your academic studies, we are committed to ensuring that your course is enriched with opportunities to develop yourself both professionally and personally. You can choose to take a year in industry in order to gain work experience during your studies and we also offer opportunities to study abroad. We'll help you to develop your employability skills and to prepare for your future career.

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Natascha Allen-Smith
Student | BA History
“The School has a support network to counter any personal or academic problems. There are Peer Mentoring sessions for First Years, members of staff specifically appointed to handle problems, and personal tutors with whom you can meet.”
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