BA (Hons) History
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
History at Lincoln offers world-leading historical expertise, award-winning teaching, and among the highest levels of student satisfaction in the country. Settled in a stunning cathedral city, we provide an elite university experience made for every individual student. Our dynamic curriculum is research-led and student-centred.
We have ex-panded the scope of historical study to let you put together a programme based on your own interests - from the origins of Roman London to BTS in East Asia; from the crusades in the east and the west to the legacies of race and migration in the Caribbean; from con-serving the physical objects of empire to digitally-mapping the ancient world. You can also explore classes from other subjects, including English, Classical Studies, Philosophy, and Conservation. The historians at Lincoln have distinct expertise in Ancient History and Archaeology; Peace and Conflict Studies; Gender, Sexuality, Race, and Citizenship; Heritage and Conservation; Medieval Studies; and Modern British and American History.
In addition to their world-leading historical expertise, Lincoln's historians are also award-winning teachers who have received commendations and awards from prestigious institutions including the Royal Historical Society. We are regularly commended by the university's students for our teaching excellence and wellbeing support. In a city of Roman sites, a stunning medieval castle, and the physical legacies of World War II, you will encounter moments of history everyday by studying BA (Hons) History at the University of Lincoln.
Upon your graduation in the breath-taking Lincoln Cathedral, you too will have become a confident historian ready to shape your world.
Key highlights
- Flexible curriculum built around your own historical interests
- Topics range from Roman London to BTS in East Asia
- Option to take classes in English, Classical Studies, Philosophy and Conservation
- Staff expertise includes Medieval Studies, Heritage and Conservation, and Peace Studies
- Teaching staff recognised with awards including from the Royal Historical Society
- Study in a city of Roman sites and a medieval castle
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
- International Baccalaureate: 29 — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English
- A-level: BCC-BBC — UK: 104 to 112 UCAS Tariff points. This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example: A Level: BCC to BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit T Level: Merit Overall Access to Higher Education Diploma: 104 to 112 UCAS points to be achieve…
- International qualifications — International Non UK Qualifications: If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language profici…
Scholarships
Global Leaders Scholarship
The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.
Up to 50% of feesInternational Undergraduate Scholarship
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.
Up to £2,000Partner Scholarship
If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Archivist
- Museum curator
- Heritage officer
- Secondary school history teacher
- Researcher
- Civil servant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,900 per year
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 Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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