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History at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Course summary

Develop your love of history further, gaining the skills to research, write and debate. You will study all historical periods from the early medieval to the present, focusing on countries and regions around the world, including Europe, Africa and Asia. Each module is based on the latest research of your tutors. You will relate historical thinking to the topical issues of today, including:

  • conflict
  • politics
  • the environment
  • religion
  • social attitudes
  • consumerism
  • gender and identity
You will also explore the role of history in contemporary society. Your module choice is extensive, and as your degree progresses, you can specialise on the topics and debates that matter most to you. Wide reading and work with historical sources will develop your ability to think critically, debate issues and make informed decisions. Studying history will help you understand society, culture, politics and economic life. It will give you the intellectual, communication and social skills you need for a wide range of exciting careers.

Modules

Our year-one modules are designed as an introduction. They build everyone's knowledge to the same level, so you are ready to progress to year two. You will sample history from all periods, from all across the world, and using many different historical approaches. You will take 120 credits of modules split as below:

  • Compulsory core module (20 credits) – you will explore the nature of history as a discipline and develop the skills required to research, write and debate.
  • History optional modules (80 credits) – these span a range of periods from the medieval to the contemporary.
  • Optional module(s) from other departments (20 credits) – add a complementary subject such as archaeology, American and Canadian studies, or film and television studies. You might choose to globalise your degree with a language.
You’ll have at least 12 hours of timetabled contact a week through lectures and seminars, plus additional tutorials. You must pass year one, but it does not count towards your final degree classification. Year two. You will take 120 credits of modules. History optional modules (120 credits) – choices range from medieval, early modern, modern and contemporary history, exploring many different global regions and using a variety of historical approaches. You’ll have at least 9 hours of timetabled contact a week through lectures, seminars and tutorials. You must pass year two, which counts 33% towards your final degree classification. Year three. You will take 120 credits of modules split as below:
  • History Dissertation (40 credits) – devise and carry out your own original research project of between 8,000 and 12,000 words.
  • A Special Subject (40 credits) - choose from a wide range of themes and periods. Special Subject modules focus on a specialised area of history and develop your analysis of primary sources.
  • Two history optional modules (40 credits) – choose from a wide range of themes, places and periods.
You’ll have at least 7 hours of timetabled contact a week through lectures, seminars and tutorials. You must pass year three, which counts 67% towards your final degree classification.

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:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

European Baccalaureate - 80% overall including 8.5 in History,

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
EU £21500* Year 1
England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
International £21500* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
History at University of Nottingham - UCAS