V100
Y50
3 years full-time (plus optional placement year)
AAA or A*AB with a minimum A in History (full entry requirements)
September 2018 (term dates)
Fees for 2018/19 to be confirmed. See fees and funding.
£16,620 per year (2018/19)
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Book your placeA BA in History gives you an in-depth view of the world. It enhances your understanding of the forces that play a part in economies, societies, cultures, power and faith.
Historians are critical readers of evidence. They understand how to construct knowledge. They're quick to recognise context. And they're adept at constructing engaging arguments and proposing alternative solutions.
History at York has been ranked 2nd in the UK for the quality, significance and impact of our research in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014
Our courses cross the globe and take in nearly two thousand years of history, from the fall of Rome to the present day.
The BA in History progresses from broad to specialised topics. Core modules in the first year introduce you to the broad sweep of history across time and place and historical problems. You develop this in the following years, which cultivate expertise, leading up to your 10,000-word dissertation
You can apply to study abroad during your second year, for the whole year or just a term. We also offer a four year course which includes a year abroad.
Your first year will introduce the study of History at a degree level. You'll develop research skills and study prominent periods of interest.
Core modules
Optional modules
or
In addition to the above you will also need to complete our online Academic Integrity module.
This module covers some of the essential skills and knowledge which will help you to study independently and produce work of a high academic standard which is vital for success at York.
This module will:
Your second year will be about preparing for your final dissertation and reports. You'll begin to design your project and learn how to use the tools needed to complete it.
You'll also broaden your knowledge on a particular theme or period. You'll take two Histories and Contexts modules, as well as two Explorations modules.
In your final year of the BA in History, you'll participate in Special Subject seminars focusing in depth on a historical process or problem. You'll also complete your dissertation, demonstrating the research skills you have learned during your time here.
Please note, modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff.
Every course at York has been designed to provide clear and ambitious learning outcomes. These learning outcomes give you an understanding of what you will be able to do at the end of the course. We develop each course by designing modules that grow your abilities towards the learning outcomes and help you to explain what you can offer to employers. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.
| UK/EU | International |
|---|---|
| £9,250 (2017/18) Fees for 2018/19 are subject to increase in line with government policy. Updated fees information will be published as soon as possible after the government announcement. | £16,620 |
UK/EU or international fees? The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK, EU or international student.
For more information about tuition fees, any reduced fees for study abroad and work placement years, scholarships, tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and living costs see undergraduate fees and funding.
We offer a number of scholarships to help cover tuition fees and living costs.
You can use our living costs guide to help plan your budget. It covers accommodation costs and estimated social costs.
You’ll work with world‐leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.
Small group teaching remains at the core of our the BA in History, accounting for half of our first-year teaching and rising to over 80 per cent in Year 3. We believe that students learn better – and think better – when engaging with others.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures and seminars | 168 hours (14%) | 180 hours (15%) | 108 hours (9%) |
| Independent study | 1032 hours (86%) | 1020 hours (85%) | 1092 hours (91%) |
The figures above are based on data from 2016/17. Subsequent years' courses may differ.
Independent study may include preparation for lectures and seminars, follow up work, wider reading, practice completion of assessment tasks, or revision. Everyone learns at a different rate, so the number of hours will vary from person to person. In UK higher education the expectation is that full-time students will spend 1200 hours a year learning.
You will be based in both the Department of History on Campus West.
Over half of your teaching will take place in the newly built Spring Lane building on campus. Other seminars and lectures will take place in buildings across Campus West.
Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around campus - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can always use the fast and frequent bus service.
Your first-year work doesn't contribute toward your final marks. We recognise that students are only beginning to develop over the course of their degree.
From Year 2 onward, formal assessments contribute toward your degree. In your third year, your 10,000-word dissertation focuses on a specific topic of your choice.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exams | 42% | 8% | 33% |
| Coursework | 58% | 92% | 67% |
The figures above are based on data from 2016/17. Subsequent years' courses may differ.
Some 60 per cent of our graduates are in employment six months after completion of their studies. Many of our students also move on to postgraduate study.
I like teaching courses that are based on my own research, such as the Explorations modules in Year 2 and the Special Subject in Year 3, which make me consider my research topics in a new light.Henrice Altink Senior Lecturer in Modern History
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| A levels | AAA or A*AB with a minimum A in History An A level in General Studies is usually excluded from conditional offers |
| Access to Higher Education Diploma | Obtain Access to HE Diploma with: 30 credits achieved from units awarded Distinction 15 credits awarded Merit or higher Distinctions are expected in History-related units |
| BTEC | BTEC National Extended Diploma (QCF): DDD An A Level or equivalent qualification in History is also required at a grade A |
| Cambridge Pre-U | D3, D3, D3 including History (in conjunction with A levels) |
| European Baccalaureate | 85 per cent overall, including 85 per cent in History |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points including Grade 6 in History at Higher Level |
| Irish leaving Certificate | AAAAAB including A1 in History or H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, including H1 in History |
| Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers | AAAAA at Higher level AA at Advanced Higher level, including History |
IELTS
6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all units
Pearson (Academic PTE)
61 overall with 51 in all parts
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
Grade A
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
Grade C
To apply to York, you will need to complete an online application via UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
All applications must be made through UCAS. We also consider applications for deferred entry and requests, after taking up an offer, to take a gap year.
We encourage mature students to email the Admissions Tutor for consultation and advice.
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