BA History
University of Southampton
Key Information
Campus location
Southampton, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Earliest start date
Aug 2023
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Introduction
Study for a degree in History and gain a valuable understanding of the defining events of the past, recognize their impact upon the present, and develop an insight into the future. Explore contested narratives and develop your own interpretations by utilizing a wide range of primary evidence while cultivating a highly transferable skill set.
Our diverse range of modules includes the ancient history of Augustus’ Rome, the medieval Crusades, the early modern Tudors, the modern Space Race and the contemporary events of the War on Terror, enabling you to tailor your degree to your interests.
Programme Structure
- In your first year, you will take core modules on historical and analytical skills and key conceptual tools for historians. You will also select modules from options covering the ancient to near contemporary world, exploring the development of a historical topic over time, and analyzing sources for its study.
- In your second year, you will choose modules from a wide range of ancient, medieval or modern topics, and undertake a group project involving first-hand research
- In your final year, you will study in-depth a key historical theme, and complete a dissertation on a research topic of your choice
- Add breadth to your degree and pursue varied interests by taking the option to complete 25 percent of your programme in another subject
Key Facts
- We possess many collections of original historical documents, including the
- Wellington, Palmerston and Mountbatten papers and the Parkes Archives
- All students have the chance to study at universities abroad, including France, Holland, Poland and Canada
- We teach courses in many fields rarely taught in most other UK universities, such as East and Central European history, South East Asian history and Jewish history
Typical entry requirements
A Levels: GCE A-level
- AAB to ABB including History or a related subject*.
- Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will also be made an alternative offer one grade below the standard offer, conditional on an A grade in the EPQ.
- We accept all A-levels except General Studies.
IB: International Baccalaureate 34 points, 17 at higher level, including 6 in higher level History or a related subject*
*Related subject includes subjects such as English, Philosophy, Religious Studies or Classical Civilisation or other humanities-based essay writing subjects. Students applying without History will need to make a case in their personal statement.
English Language Requirements
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