Integrated Degree History (with Foundation Year)

This programme equips you with the core skills and knowledge required for success in the first year of your Undergraduate Degree and beyond.

• If you do not have the required qualifications for degree-level study, our BA in History (with Integrated Foundation Year) offers an alternative entry route
• The Foundation Year is closely aligned with our undergraduate history programmes, teaching you a foundational knowledge of the subject and helping you develop the necessary academic skills. You choose the undergraduate degree you wish to study at the point of application, but if your interests change as you progress through the foundation year you can apply to switch to a different degree programme
• You will develop an understanding of the post-colonial world through a historical and historiographical survey of the British Empire from the 17th to the late 20th century
• Learn about social, cultural and political themes, including industrialisation, urbanisation, politicisation, radicalism, democracy, liberalism, constitutionalism and national identity in relation to the Battle for the Ballot
• You will acquire skills in historical methodology, including innovative practices such as oral history, public history, and applied history
• Learn how to effectively communicate information, arguments, and analysis in written form. You will successfully deploy techniques such as source evaluation, critical judgment and referencing
• Develop your ability to think critically about knowledge production and communication; look beyond the words on the page, delve into the emotional meaning of images and spoken word, and dig into the truth behind the data

Contact the department

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

We accept the following qualifications:

A-level: EE
BTEC: PP

You are also required to have achieved a Level 2 qualification in GCSE English at Grade 4 or above.

For candidates who have not studied any Level 3 qualifications in the last two years, there are no formal qualifications required for admission, but you will need to demonstrate that you can benefit from the programme by undertaking an additional admissions process. This may involve an interview or the submission of a piece of writing to assess suitability to study.

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

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 to study this programme.