University of Buckingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
History is one of the most popular subjects among UK university students, and with good reason. Having a historical perspective enables people to make sense of today’s rapidly changing world. Employers like it because history teaches you to think for yourself, to work under pressure, and to construct a coherent argument from the evidence. Historical research has never been more exciting than it is today, with the internet making available so many treasures from the archives. Our BA History programme has been carefully designed and fine-tuned by Buckingham’s team of experienced and high-calibre historians. Students begin with survey courses covering major themes in the political, economic, and cultural history of Britain and Europe from the 1500s to today. They then advance to more specialised subjects including empire, global migration, and heritage studies. The degree culminates in an independent dissertation, utilising skills that have built up over the entire period of study at Buckingham. So the programme not only teaches history; it also teaches you to think historically and to research and write history. BA History (Hons) with English Literature option Our major/minor combinations allow you to study multiple subjects and earn a degree that truly reflects your interests. History with English Literature is an ideal combination for those with a love for the written word. Your History modules, which will make up two-thirds of your total course of study, all require engagement with primary sources produced in the past. Textual analysis is therefore at the heart of what you will do as a historian. This dovetails perfectly with our modules in English, many of which focus on periods of British or American history that you will learn about in our History offerings. Many of the most successful students at Buckingham hone transferrable skills highly valued by employers such as reading comprehension, written and oral communication, textual analysis, and logical thinking by combining the subjects of History and English.
Modules
Fiction and Theory; Introduction to Heritage Management; Poetry and Poetics; Confidence and Crisis: The United Kingdom in the Nineteenth Century; Europe in Conflict 1914-1945; Museum Studies; Reading Genders; Rewriting Empire; The Age of Enlightenment; The Age of Revolutions; The European Century 1815-1914; Warfare and Welfare: Britain's Twentieth Century; Africa and the Dominions; Dissertation (History) Modernist Writing; The Historian at Work; Theories of Empire and India; Victorian Culture 1; Victorian Culture 2; Contemporary Writing Optional; Renaissance Literature
Assessment method
The assessment of individual modules within each course varies according to the subject. Assessment is usually by examination, assessed coursework, or a combination of the two
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
International applicants
We are happy to consider all international applications and if you are an international student, you may find it useful to visit our international pages for details of entry requirements from your home country: https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/international The University is a UKVI Student Sponsor.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Typical offers The standard entry requirements for History are A-level : BBB-BBC , IB:31-32 or equivalent qualifications. Applications are individually considered by the Admissions Office and other factors may be taken in to account. Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcome to apply. Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken in to consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Foundation options are also available. Please contact the Admissions Office ([email protected] or +44 (0)1280 820227) for more information. Applications to Buckingham are individually considered by the Admissions Tutor and other factors may be taken in to account. Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcome to apply, including if you have a mix of BTEC and A levels. Equivalent A level grades are also accepted (for example BBD equivalent to BCC) Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken in to consideration and result in a slightly lower A-level grade offer. Foundation options are also available. Please contact the Admissions Office using our contact form or by phone on +44 (0)1280 820227 for more information. Applicants must also have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / Grade 4, or above (or equivalent). If English is not your first language you will also need an IELTS score of 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each component).
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English language requirements
Undergraduate Language Requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £27750 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £27750 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £27750 | Whole course |
| Wales | £27750 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £27750 | Whole course |
| EU | £44400 | Whole course |
| International | £44400 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £44400 | Whole course |
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
Course fees do not include additional costs such as books, equipment, writing up fees and other ancillary charges. Where applicable, these additional costs will be made clear.
Provider information
University of Buckingham
Hunter Street
Buckingham
MK18 1EG