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History at Keele University - UCAS

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Keele University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

If you're curious about how the past influences our modern world, want to develop your critical thinking skills, and explore your passion for history in a close-knit community, Keele is the perfect place to start your journey to become a historian. Our programme builds a global perspective of how the past has shaped the present through political, social, cultural and economic influences, as well as providing practical experience in industry through placement opportunities. Become equipped with key skills in analytical thinking, problem solving and effective communication, applicable to a range of careers across policy, education, journalism and beyond. Why choose this course?

  • Explore social, political, religious, economic, and cultural History across global societies
  • Apply history in the real-world and develop hands-on experience, collaborating with practitioners in industry
  • Engage in work placement opportunities that provide a rich experience, preparing you for employment after university
  • A chance to broaden your horizons and study abroad at a partner university
  • Learn to critically evaluate and reflect on historical events and how these have impacted the world we live in
Embark on an exciting and interactive journey through our History BA at Keele. You will explore how understandings of the past continue to shape the present, and learn how to apply History to address urgent issues facing the world today. On this programme, you will delve into influential themes such as gender, religion, revolution and war and how these have affected societies across different time periods and places, from medieval times through to the present day. The programme is carefully constructed over three years to develop your skills and support you to become the best historian you can be. In your first year, you will be introduced to chronology; in your second year, you will build on this chronological knowledge to explore themes; in your third year you will apply the knowledge and methods refined over the last two years to specialist case studies and produce your own exciting independent History project. This will allow you to specialise in an area of your choice, utilising your analytical skills, passion for historical research, and creativity to showcase your individuality and critical thinking. Throughout your degree, you will have the opportunity to apply your learning to real-world scenarios, whilst also demonstrating your expertise through projects and placements, engaging with industry experts. Preparation for employability is at the core of this programme, with several placement opportunities available, allowing you to work with peers and professionals to deepen your knowledge, gain new skills and refine your creativity. With industry links, you will benefit from working with clients and employers across various sectors. About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Modules

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.

How to apply

29Jan

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

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please see our website for our full range of entry requirements

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

https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduatecourses/history/#entry-reqs

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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 note, our fees for 2025 entry will be available soon. Although we review our fees annually and these may change, our 2024 entry fees are detailed on our course pages, and a summary is available on our website: keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/tuitionfeesandfunding/undergraduatetuitionfees/
History at Keele University - UCAS