History BA (Hons)
Coventry UniversityAll locations Coventry University London Coventry University CU Coventry CU London CU Scarborough Coventry University Wrocław Student Central Coventry University Online National Institute of Teaching and Education Coventry University Apprenticeships, United Kingdom
Course overview
Every day, history is made as discoveries and fresh perspectives change the way we see the world. This course invites you to be part of that transformation, unlocking the past and building new skills through hands-on, project-based learning. Dive into the past: tackle a range of compelling topics, from the medieval era to the rise of civil rights, the history of pop culture, espionage, conflict, ideology, empire, colonisation (and its resistance) and protest.
Project-based learning: explore the past creatively, setting out to solve real-world problems while developing highly transferable skill
Key highlights
- Hands-on, project-based learning tackling real-world problems
- Topics span the medieval era to the rise of civil rights
- Explore the history of pop culture, espionage and conflict
- Study ideology, empire, colonisation and its resistance, and protest
- Develops highly transferable skills through creative exploration of the past
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — UCAS points 112 A level BBC GCSE GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- A-level: BBC — UCAS points 112 A level BBC GCSE GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English
- BTEC: DMM — UCAS points 112 A level BBC GCSE GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- T-level: Merit — UCAS points 112 A level BBC GCSE GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- International Baccalaureate: 29 — IB Diploma 29 points Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma.
Scholarships
25% Alumni Discount
Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.
Coventry University Group Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
£1,500 or £3,000 per year
Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.
Careers this course leads to
- Archivist
- Museum curator
- Heritage officer
- Researcher
- Secondary school history teacher
- Journalist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,600 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 Coventry University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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