Course summary
Develop your love of history further, gaining the skills to research, write and debate. You will study all historical periods from the early medieval to the present, focusing on countries and regions around the world, including Europe, Africa and Asia. Each module is based on the latest research of your tutors. You will relate historical thinking to the topical issues of today, including:
- conflict
- politics
- the environment
- religion
- social attitudes
- consumerism
- gender and identity
Modules
Our year-one modules are designed as an introduction. They build everyone's knowledge to the same level, so you are ready to progress to year two. You will sample history from all periods, from all across the world, and using many different historical approaches. You will take 120 credits of modules split as below:
- Compulsory core module (20 credits) – you will explore the nature of history as a discipline and develop the skills required to research, write and debate.
- History optional modules (80 credits) – these span a range of periods from the medieval to the contemporary.
- Optional module(s) from other departments (20 credits) – add a complementary subject such as archaeology, American and Canadian studies, or film and television studies. You might choose to globalise your degree with a language.
- History Dissertation (40 credits) – devise and carry out your own original research project of between 8,000 and 12,000 words.
- A Special Subject (40 credits) - choose from a wide range of themes and periods. Special Subject modules focus on a specialised area of history and develop your analysis of primary sources.
- Two history optional modules (40 credits) – choose from a wide range of themes, places and periods.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- V100
- Institution code:
- N84
- Campus name:
- University Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - AAABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project - A
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M1, M1
GCSE/National 4/National 5
European Baccalaureate - 80% overall including 8.5 in History,
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
EU | £21500* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
International | £21500* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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