BA (Hons) History with English Literature (3-year degree)

History is one of the most popular subjects among UK university students, and with good reason. Having a historical perspective enables people to make sense of today's rapidly changing world. Employers like it because history teaches you to think for yourself, to work under pressure, and to construct a coherent argument from the evidence. Historical research has never been more exciting than it is today, with the internet making available so many treasures from the archives.

Our BA History programme has been carefully designed and fine-tuned by Buckingham's team of experienced and high-calibre historians. Students begin with survey courses covering major themes in the political, economic, and cultural history of Britain and Europe from the 1500s to today. They then advance to more specialised subjects including empire, global migration, and heritage studies. The degree culminates in an independent dissertation, utilising skills that have built up over the entire period of study at Buckingham. So the programme not only teaches history, it also teaches you to think historically and to research and write history.

Available start dates
Sep 2024
Jan 2025

Duration
3 Years

The standard entry requirements for History are Alevel BBB-BBC IB-31-32 or equivalent qualifications

Applications are individually considered by the Admissions Office and other factors may be taken in to account Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcome to apply Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside Alevels the EPQ will be taken in to consideration and result in lower Alevel grades being required Foundation options are also available Please contact the Admissions Office admissionsbuckinghamacuk or 44 01280 820227 for more information Applications to Buckingham are individually considered by the Admissions Tutor and other factors may be taken in to account Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcome to apply including if you have a mix of BTEC and A levels Equivalent A level grades are also accepted for example BBD equivalent to BCC

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside Alevels the EPQ will be taken in to consideration and result in a slightly lower Alevel grade offer

Applicants must also have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C Grade 4 or above or equivalent If English is not your first language you will also need an IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component

TOEFL IBT - 79 minimum component scores of Listening 12 Reading 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21 Accepted for Undergraduate level courses or above.
International Baccalaureate IB English Language score of 4 or above will be accepted.