Oxford Brookes University

History (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Oxford Brookes UniversityHeadington, United Kingdom

Course overview

Study History at Oxford Brookes, and dive into the social, cultural and political ideas of our world today. You'll explore everything from the racist origins of modern science, to the use of food, cartoons and landscapes as primary sources.

Key highlights

  • Explores social, cultural and political ideas shaping today's world
  • Topics include the racist origins of modern science
  • Uses food, cartoons and landscapes as primary sources
  • Optional year abroad extends the degree by one year

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Further offer details Applications are welcomed from candidates with alternative qualifications, and from mature students.
  • A-level: DD — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Further offer details Applications are welcomed from candidates with alternative qualifications, and from mature students.
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Further offer details Applications are welcomed from candidates with alternative qualifications, and from mature students.
  • BTEC: PPP — Standard offer UCAS Tariff Points: 48 A Level: DD IB Points: 24 BTEC: PPP or MP Further offer details Applications are welcomed from candidates with alternative qualifications, and from mature students.

Scholarships

  • International Student Scholarship

    We are offering a £2,000 scholarship to support students who make their deposit payment by a relevant deadline.

    Up to £2,000

  • Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship

    Award value - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Visa Renewal Discount

    Award value - £558

    Up to £558

Careers this course leads to

  • Archivist
  • Museum curator
  • Heritage officer
  • Historian
  • Researcher
  • Secondary school history teacher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,760 | International: £17,250

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 Oxford Brookes University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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