History Preparation for Undergraduate Study (Bridge Course)
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
On this course you will learn the key skills of the historian, such as critical reading, referencing, and writing academically. You will tailor your own experience by applying these skills to a historical subject of your choosing, exploring the topic through research, presentations, and written work. This is a 12-week course taking place on Mondays 7-9pm.
The course starts 26 January 2026. You will be able to attend online or in person on the UEA Campus. The application deadline is 16 January 2026.
The UEA History Short Course is a programme for any applicant who qualifies for home fees status and is resident in the UK. It will harness your passion for the past and channel it towards academic study. Successful completion of the course will enable you to progress on to the School of History’s BA in History (or MA where relevant).
Key highlights
- Builds core historian skills: critical reading, referencing and academic writing
- Apply skills to a historical subject of your own choosing
- Explore your topic through research, presentations and written work
- Weekly evening sessions, attend online or in person on campus
- Successful completion enables progression to the BA in History
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent - check course page for specific requirements
Careers this course leads to
- Archivist
- Museum Education Officer
- Heritage Officer
- Research Assistant
- Secondary School History Teacher
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 University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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