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History at University of Kent - UCAS

Course summary

Why Study History at Kent?Leaders in the field: With 90% of History students who completed the National Student Survey 2022 satisfied with the overall quality of teaching at Kent, and History at Kent ranked 1st for research quality in The Complete University Guide 2023 - you will receive outstanding teaching delivered by world-leading academics. • Your degree, your way: All of our stage 1 and stage 2 modules are optional, so you are free to explore all areas of history, or find your niche and specialise. Develop your interests as they evolve with History at Kent. • Kickstart your career: As a Kent graduate, you will be ready to construct and lead engaging arguments, be quick to recognise context and skilled to propose alternative solutions. And your wide-ranging work with historical sources will improve your ability to think critically, take part in debate and make informed decisions. This means Kent’s History graduates are ready to step into a career of limitless opportunities, so you can effect change in the places you want to see it. • Delve into History: At Kent, our History students have privileged access to the Canterbury Cathedral Library and Archives. The University of Kent is also home to the British Cartoon Archive and holds a rare and complete set of British official histories of the two world wars as part of our Special Collections. • Expand your Horizons: In a competitive market, having something that differentiates you from the crowd is a real plus. This course provides the option to study abroad or work in industry for a year, demonstrating flexibility in your outlook and displaying enthusiasm and a drive to succeed in new environments.

Modules

Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Hack your History Degree Optional modules may include: A Global History of Empires, c.1500-1965 Captain Swing to the Sex Pistols: Modern Britain, 1830-2000 Europe Transformed: Revolution, War and Diplomacy, 1700-2000 Introduction to Military History Introduction to the History of Health and Medicine Medieval Europe (c. 400 – c. 1450) Race & Rights: America in the World The Early Modern World: Conflict & Culture, 1450-1750 The British Army and Society since 1660 War and Society in Europe c.1779-1990 Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: The Medieval World: Power and Faith  The Modern World: Revolution and Crisis  Undergraduate Dissertation: Design and Planning  Optional modules may include: TBC Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Undergraduate History Dissertation  Optional modules may include: TBC


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
V100
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/85/history


English language requirements

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html


Student Outcomes

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65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
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
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £18600 Year 1
International £18600 Year 1

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

Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options. Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation. Full-time fees for 2024/25 for international students are £22,700 for laboratory programmes and £18,600 for non-laboratory programmes
History at University of Kent - UCAS