Course summary
Explore the past, encounter diverse societies and explain cultural changes. With new discoveries being found every day, combined with advancements in technology, you’ll uncover hidden details about past events. Studying in a city steeped in history, surrounded by outstanding museums and resources, you’ll expand your knowledge as you explore different histories and perspectives from Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States. You’ll have an expansive choice of over 70 modules. Japanese film history, the theory of totalitarianism, technology and the modern world – which ones will ignite your interest? Invest in your future Taught in our prestigious school founded in 1912, you’ll learn from experts who care about providing impactful research. Maybe you’ll even study under one of our professors who wrote and presented the BBC series ‘Suffragettes Forever! The Story of Women and Power’. You’ll also have the opportunity to put your knowledge into action as you get involved in our student history society. Or how about contributing your writing and editing skills for our Queen Mary history journal stocked in the British Library? History is a fantastic launchpad into many careers. You could apply your knowledge directly in a museum or heritage role. Or use your communication and analytical skills in a career in publishing, policy making, social research or the Civil Service. With support from our history careers consultant and opportunities to be inspired by our alumni, you’ll soon be creating your own history.
Modules
Year 1 Compulsory History in Practice Unravelling Britain: British History since 1801 Global Encounters: Conquest and Culture in World History And at least one from Europe 1000-1500: The Middle Ages and their legacy Reformation to Revolution: Europe and the World 1500-1800 Choose from Latin for Historians I Building the American Nation: 1756-1900 Screening History: Representing the Past in the Contemporary Historical Film The Foundations of Modern Thought: Introduction to Intellectual History Europe in a Global Context since 1800 Controversies of Science and Technology in the Making of the Modern World Please note that all modules are subject to change. Further information about modules in Year 2 and 3 of the course can be found on our course webpage.
Assessment method
Assessment typically involves a combination of examinations and coursework, or coursework only. Coursework may include essays, diaries, case-studies and oral presentations. In your final year you’ll work on a dissertation worth 25% of your final year mark, researching a specialised area of history that particularly interests you.
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:
- V111
- Institution code:
- Q50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- 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 - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Extended Project
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require a Student Visa to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements
Student Outcomes
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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 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Queen Mary University of London
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