BA (Hons) History with Global History

This programme is an exciting opportunity to focus on global issues within the framework of a History degree, crossing continents and chronologies.

• You will learn about histories of culture, ideas, politics and power - beyond boundaries and borders.
• You will be taught by a multi-national community of scholars whose expertise means that history can be understood globally.
• You will understand how countries operate within global frameworks, both in the past and now, and how empires of the past continue to affect societies and politics today.
• You'll learn from experts in a Department that has been rated top 20 in the UK for quality of teaching in History (Guardian University League Table 2023).
• History at Goldsmiths is global. We explore the multidirectional travel of people, practices, resources and ideas across boundaries (local, regional, national, continental, oceanic) and the changes occurring along the way.
• We explore questions of power, domination, and asymmetry, as well as responses to global processes from the people worst affected by them.
• Studying Global History involves applying knowledge and understanding from these themes to contemporary issues such as the UK’s changing place in the world, colonial/postcolonial relationships, and complex histories of race and racism around the world, contributing towards equality, diversity and social justice. You will develop your skills in interdisciplinary approaches and engage with a range of historical methods/ideas.

Contact the department

If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Dr George Bodie.

We accept the following qualifications:

A-level: BBB
BTEC: DDM
International Baccalaureate: 33 points overall with three HL subjects at 655
Access: Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 30 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject-specific modules
Scottish qualifications: BBBBC (Higher) or BBC (Advanced Higher)
European Baccalaureate: 75%
Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H2 H2

If you can't find your qualification here, then please visit our entry requirements page for a list of alternative qualifications.

Additional requirements

At Goldsmiths we offer innovative and challenging degrees in history, as well as a stimulating environment amongst a diverse and exciting community of students. Many of our students have achieved very high A-level grades, and that is reflected in our standard A-level offer.

But above all we're looking for potential students who can demonstrate the range of skills, talents and interests necessary for this work, either through traditional A-levels or otherwise. We believe that all able students of whatever age and background who have the ability should have the chance to study at Goldsmiths, and we actively encourage applications from students with a wide range of relevant qualifications, especially the access diploma.

If you're interested in applying to Goldsmiths, whether you're currently studying or have been out of education for some time, we'd be delighted to hear from you. If you'd like further advice or have specific questions, please get in touch with the Admissions Tutor listed above.

Given the range of students that the programme is designed to attract, applicants may be asked to attend an interview, where the following criteria are evaluated:

• Reasons for applying to study this particular degree
• Reasons for applying to Goldsmiths
• Background knowledge/expectations of the discipline(s)
• Intellectual potential and analytic skills
• Ability to express ideas verbally and engage in debate
• Motivation to complete the programme

Performance at interview can alter the usual criteria for entry on a case-by-case basis.

International qualifications

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.0 with a 6.0 in writing and no element lower than 5.5 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for degree-level study.

Getting you ready for work

A degree in history can take you to almost any place you want to go. From teaching to the civil service, and business to social work. History graduates have known expertise in understanding and navigating different organisational cultures, and adapting their knowledge, understanding, and skills to different sorts of complex problems.

History at Goldsmiths offers a range of opportunities for further study. It delivers several internationally renowned and ground-breaking MA programmes, including MA Queer History and MA Black British History. Through these programmes, the department establishes and fosters a range of partnerships with some of the leading historical and cultural organisations in London and beyond, including English Heritage, Historic England, Historic Royal Palaces, the Black Cultural Archives, and the George Padmore Institute.

Work placement

Students on all undergraduate History programmes at Goldsmiths can also choose to undertake History’s work placement module. Placement opportunities have included: St Paul's Cathedral, the Jewish Museum, the Cinema Museum, the National Maritime Museum, the London Metropolitan Archives, the Bishopsgate Institute, the Museum of London Docklands, and the Wellcome Library and Archive.

The Connected Curriculum module in Year 2 also offers you the opportunity to work with other Goldsmiths’ students towards addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals in partnership with external organisations.

Skills

Equipping you with the flexibility, skills and confidence needed to achieve your ambitions are central components of History degrees at Goldsmiths. It provides you with the knowledge and skills that employers seek.

According to the Institute of Student Employers, 82% of employers do not specify degree subjects when recruiting graduates. The Hay Group found that 91% of recruiters believe that graduates with refined people skills will advance faster in their organisations.

Find out more about we help you improve your employability while at Goldsmiths