University of Greenwich

History, BA Hons

University of GreenwichGreenwich Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The course traces over 500 years of British and global histories. The course explores the origins of globalisation where east and west meet. It follows women and men – including sailors, slaves, merchants, criminals who passed through Greenwich - en route to making the modern world.

It introduces you to a range of historical methods and historiography, and aims to help you develop as a critical, analytical thinker and communicator. You will work with creative and inspiring teachers and researche

Key highlights

  • Traces over 500 years of British and global histories
  • Explores the origins of globalisation where east and west meet
  • Follows sailors, slaves, merchants and criminals who passed through Greenwich
  • Introduces a range of historical methods and historiography
  • Develops critical, analytical thinking and communication skills

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS Tariff points.

Scholarships

  • David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

    The bursary is worth £1,000 per year for up to three years. Winners will be expected to perform a number of duties.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Hardship Fund

    The maximum award is £1,000 per academic year.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Scholarship Award

    International students who hold an offer to study at the University of Greenwich could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £3,500 in their first year.

  • The Global Greenwich Bursary

    A scholarship of up to £2,000 paid to students who are undertaking their first approved study abroad Programme at the University of Greenwich.

  • Uni Toolkit Scholarship

    This is a £1000 cash bursary paid in your first year of study to students from our local school.

    Up to £1,000
  • Visionary Scholarship

    We can offer two cash scholarships worth £5,750.

    Up to £5,750
  • William Hills Scholarship

    The William Hills Bursary offering three students £5,000 each year for the duration of their 3-year BEng Mechanical Engineering degree including extended programmes.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Archivist
  • Museum curator
  • Heritage officer
  • Researcher
  • Secondary school teacher (with further training)
  • Journalist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,975

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 Greenwich, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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