BA (Hons) History
Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Talbot Campus
Course overview
Join our unique History degree, where we'll debate and question Modern, Public, and Media History. You'll develop practical and professional skills, equipping you for a range of exciting careers.
Key highlights
- Focuses on Modern, Public and Media History
- Debate and question how history is made and presented
- Builds practical and professional skills for a range of careers
- Choice of 4-week or 30-week work placement
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — For September 2026 entry: 104 to 120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC to BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
- A-level: BCC-BBB — including a minimum of 2
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).
Scholarships
BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
£2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).
Up to £2,500BU Music Scholarships
Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.
BU Sport Scholarship
£0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.
Careers this course leads to
- Heritage Officer
- Museum Curator
- Archivist
- Researcher
- Journalist
- Media Researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £19,635
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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