History and Education Studies
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas, making you a more versatile graduate Explore the broad sweep of British, European and global history from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century and undertake fieldwork at historical locations ranging from country houses to industrial cities Share your passion for the past by organising and marketing a high-profile public conference where you present your research Benefit from the support of a dedicated and enthusiastic teaching team who are published experts in their field Deepen your understanding of education from early years to lifelong learning Gain a solid understanding of education and educational equality and bring together perspectives from history, psychology, sociology and philosophy
Key highlights
- History from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century across Britain, Europe and beyond
- Fieldwork at historical sites from country houses to industrial cities
- Organise and market a public conference presenting your own research
- Taught by published experts in their field
- Study education from early years to lifelong learning, including educational equality
- Draws on history, psychology, sociology and philosophy perspectives
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
- A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: A minimum o…
- T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: A minimum of Distinction…
- BTEC: DMM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: A minimum of Distinction: 15 credits, M…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Primary school teacher (after PGCE)
- Education officer
- Heritage officer
- Museum assistant
- Archivist
- Learning support assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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