History Bournemouth University Degree level: Undergraduate
Course summary
TEF Silver
Bournemouth University has opted into the TEF and received a Silver award.
From the polite conversation of the eighteenth century coffeehouse to the agitation of twentieth century acid-house, this course gives you the opportunity to explore modern British history, with a media twist. Rooted in social, cultural and political history, there is also a strong focus on Europe as well as wider global contexts.
The course sits within our Faculty of Media & Communication which means that, as well as studying history in the traditional sense, you will be using newspapers, online sites, sound recordings, television and film as a way of exploring a broad range of topics. Public history is an important aspect of the course and throughout your degree you will work with a range of outside agencies such as museums, archives and heritage organisations. Besides essays and exams, our assessment methods include exhibitions, posters, websites, podcasts and blogs.
To complement your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to put theory into practice with a work placement of either four or 30 weeks. Not only will this add valuable experience to your CV, it will also help you to use the transferable skills you have already learned and ultimately improve your career options.
You will be joining an active history community that combines both the social and the scholarly, with a lively History Society and membership of our internationally renowned Centre for Media History.
96% of final year students said they received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to the course (National Student Survey 2019).
Course details
Modules
Concepts & Methods | Sources & Archives | Media, Communications & Society in Britain | History of Political Thought | History in the Public World | European Histories 1800-2000 | The Home Front: From the Napoleonic Wars to Afghanistan | Interpreting History | Community Histories | Dissertation | Graduate Project
How to apply
Application deadlines
If your application is completed by the following date, it’s guaranteed to be considered:
15 January
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Apprenticeships: We recognise the transferable knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeships and welcome applications from students with a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship recognised by the Institute for Apprenticeships. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Mature applicants: We recognise that mature applicants may have a wealth of experience rather than formal qualifications, so we’ll consider your application on these merits if included in your application. You’ll need to apply to BU in the usual way through UCAS and you may be invited to an interview to discuss your suitability for the course based on the experience you tell us about in your application.
Deferred entry: We are happy to consider eligible applicants for deferred entry.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 | IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components, or equivalent. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £9,250 | Year 1 |
EU | £9,250 | Year 1 |
International | £14,100 | Year 1 |
England | £9,250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9,250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9,250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9,250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Course contact details
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futurestudents@bournemouth.ac.uk
01202 961916