Visiting students - History
Modules for visiting students in the Department of History span a swathe of history from the fall of Rome to the present day. They cover the globe, from Britain, Europe and Russia, to the Americas, Iran, Hong Kong, India and Africa.
If you would like to study History with us, you must make an initial application to the Department of History as one of the two main departments on your application form. Due to space and timetabling constraints, you cannot add modules from the Department of History after you have been accepted to other departments.
Undergraduate students
You can study History at York as a visiting student for Semester 1, Semester 2 or a whole academic year.
If you come for a single semester in Year 2 you will choose two options from the Optional Modules list, and you will do one Core module.
Studying with other departments
You may be able to study a combination of modules from History and other departments. Please contact us to discuss your circumstances and interests.
Postgraduate students
You should hold an undergraduate degree in History or related subject.
You can choose a selection of MA level modules from our programmes.
English language requirements
Undergraduate
IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).
For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements.
Postgraduate
IELTS: 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).
For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements.
Choosing your modules
Please see the list of modules. This list is indicative of the type of modules which may be available during your study period. Please note that not all modules advertised in the module catalogue are available to exchange and visiting students. We will contact you during early August or early December (depending on your start date) to discuss your module choices.
Teaching schedule
You can study in our department for the following periods only:
- Full academic year
- Semester 1 only
- Semester 2 only
Examination and assessment
Assessment is mainly by examination during the Common Examination Periods in January and Semester 2 (alternate assessment is not available) or by assignment submitted via the VLE.
Undergraduate modules
Contact us
Sabine Clarke
International Officer
History postgraduate contact
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Contact us
Sabine Clarke
International Officer
History postgraduate contact