University of Kent

History - BA (Hons)

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

Why do wars and conflicts start? How has technology impacted societies? How and why is the past used and abused by political leaders, groups and nations?

Learning about the past can help us understand and solve many of the world’s problems today. At Kent, you will explore over 1500 years of history in Britain, Europe and across the world. From the fall of the Roman Empire to the 21st century, you’ll consider how political, social and cultural changes have impacted class, gender, race, injustice and power.

You will live and learn in Canterbury - a city steeped in history. Canterbury Cathedral was founded in 597, and forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of the city. With London and mainland Europe nearby, you’ll also have the opportunity to visit sites such as the battlefield of Waterloo, trenches of the Great War and the site of the Normandy landings.

Our well-established links with the National Archives, Commonwealth War Graves Commission, British Library, Canterbury Cathedral and the Imperial War Museum will give you access to collections, artefacts and opportunities including visits and potential work placements.

Key highlights

  • Covers over 1500 years of British, European and world history
  • Spans the fall of the Roman Empire to the 21st century
  • Explores class, gender, race, injustice and power through historical change
  • Study in Canterbury, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Opportunities to visit Waterloo, Great War trenches and Normandy landings
  • Links with National Archives, British Library and Imperial War Museum

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BBB — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BCC — contextual offer
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC DMM Contextual offer: MMM Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • BTEC: MMM — contextual offer
  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — IB 120 tariff points - typically H5 H6 H6 or equivalent.
  • UCAS tariff points: 104 — Contextual offer: 104 tariff points - typically H5 H5 H6 or equivalent Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.

Scholarships

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Careers this course leads to

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

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,300 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 Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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