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Course summary
In City's History degree, you will explore the events, forces, and ideas that have shaped modern and international history with this fascinating three-year degree. You will develop a strong understanding of major political, cultural, social and economic forces that have shaped the world, and will learn about a wide array of societies and cultures. You will benefit from this History degree in the following ways:
- Study topics ranging from Conflict and conquest in world history to the United States in the twentieth century, and from Slavery in the Caribbean to Women in popular music
- Gain experience in the tools and techniques of historical research and engage in independent research projects of your own choosing
- Learn from research-active academic experts in British, European, Indian, Caribbean, Russian, transnational and global history
- Broaden your expertise with elective modules from City’s respected courses in international politics, sociology, English, journalism, psychology, and the creative and cultural industries
- Prepare for a wide range of postgraduate study and career options in areas such as publishing, the cultural sector, museums and heritage, consultancy, and public policy
- Develop vital skills such as independent research, teamwork, critical thinking and analytical reasoning, leadership, time-management, and written and oral communication.
Modules
Year 1 Study world history from the ancient world to the modern era, gaining an understanding of historical methodology and digital history. Select elective modules from a wide choice of complementary disciplines. Core Modules: The Development of the Modern World Conflict, Conquest, and Cultural Encounter in World History The Bigger Picture: History in Contemporary Politics and Culture History in the Age of Digital Information Core Elective Modules: From Rule, Britannia! to Brexit Britain: Britain and the World in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries From Empires to Union: Europe in the Twentieth Century” Elective Modules: Myth and Mysteries of World Politics The Making of the Modern World Economy Media History and Politics Exploring London Year 2 Examine the ideas and ideologies that have shaped the modern world, and broaden your historical knowledge with a range of national and regional histories. Apply your research skills beyond the classroom and begin to focus on professional skill development. Core Modules: Ideas in History: from the Enlightenment to Post-Colonialism History and Policy Core Elective Modules: Fifty Shades of Red – Russia in the Twentieth Century The American Century: The United States in the Twentieth Century The Making of Modern South Asia Slavery, Colonialism and Revolution in the Caribbean Elective Modules: Digital Storytelling Work Placement Religion and Politics in the Age of Global Change Transnational Social Movements Comparative Asian Politics Micro-Placements Year 3 Conduct a major piece of independent research on a subject of your choice. Deepen your historical knowledge and develop your professional skills with elective modules reflecting diverse scholarly and applied disciplines. Core Modules: History dissertation History Dissertation Research and Writing Seminar Core Elective Modules: Radicals and Reformers: Left-Wing Politics and Activism in Britain and the World since 1945 Revolution: Rebels and Riots in Modern History Comparative Empires in the Modern Era Genocide and the Holocaust in History and Memory The History of Things: Material and Cultural History in the Twentieth Century Disruptive Divas. Riot Grrrls and Bad Sistas: A History of Women in Popular Music Elective Modules: Publishing in the Digital Age American Foreign Policy Global Money and Finance The Theory and Practice of Conflict and Peace Romantic Aesthetics: Music, Art and Literature Micro-Placements Industry Projects Integrated Professional Training Modules are subject to change.
Assessment method
The assessment weighting for year one is 10%, year two is 30% and year three is 60%. You will be assessed through a variety of methods, which may include coursework, essays, reading reflections, exams, oral presentations, group assignments, and a history dissertation. Assessment will emphasise both intellectual rigour and skills that will be crucial in your subsequent professional life.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- C60
- Campus name:
- City, University of London
- Campus code:
- L
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 27 credits M: 18 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £20860 | Year 1 |
| International | £20860 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City, University of London
Northampton Square
City of London
EC1V 0HB