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Entry Requirements for Historical Studies
| Course Title | UCAS Code | Duration | Typical Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA History | V100 | Three years full-time, or four years with a year abroad | AAB |
| BA Contemporary History | V140 | Three years full-time, or four years with a year abroad | ABB |
| BA History and Politics | VL12 | Three years full-time, or four years with a year abroad | ABB |
| BA History and American Studies | VT17 | Three years full-time, or four years with a year abroad | ABB |
| BA Ancient History and History | V110 | Three years full-time | ABB |
| BA History and Archaeology | VV14 | Three years full-time | ABB |
| BA International Relations and History | LV21 | Three years full-time | ABB |
| BA English and History | VQ13 | Three years full-time | ABB |
A/AS-levels
You will normally be required to secure three A-levels, though two AS- levels may be considered in place of one A-level. General Studies is accepted as one of three A-levels.
Our conditional offer for Single Subject History is normally AAB.
For English and History our conditional offer is normally ABB, including English
and History.
For Single Honours History and for our other joint honours degrees including History, we prefer History at A-level, though this is not a prerequisite.
For Contemporary History and our other joint degrees our conditional offer is normally ABB.
Your application will be considered by one of our team of experienced admissions tutors. We normally make offers without interview based on the information presented on your UCAS application form. If you receive an offer, you will be invited to a Visit Day between January and April.
GCSE
No specific requirements.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass relevant diploma with some credits at distinction.
European Baccalaureate
For single honours 80%. For joint honours 77%. Both require an 8 at History.
International Baccalaureate
Single honours History – Pass Diploma with 34 points including at least one subject with 6 points at higher level. Other joint honours – Pass Diploma with 32 points including at least one subject with 6 points at higher level.
Cambridge Pre-U
Single honours History – D3/D3/M2, Other joint honours – D3/M2/M2 in Principal Subjects.
BTEC Nationals
Pass Diploma with DDM. Please contact department regarding eligibility.
Other Qualifications
We welcome applications with non-standard qualifications. You will be considered individually, on your own merits, but we suggest that you contact us in advance of making an application. Other national and international qualifications welcomed.
Mature students are welcomed
Mature students often have different qualifications from recent school leavers, but we look at each case individually on its own merits. Mature student applicants usually have a recent Access to HE certificate.
Second Year Entry
Possible for those with advanced qualifications compatible with our degree structure.
These degrees are not available on a part-time basis.
