History
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Explore the broad sweep of British, European and global history from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century • 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 • Develop an impressive set of critical, theoretical and transferable skills which will give you a real advantage in securing a graduate career • 1st for student satisfaction - History, Complete University Guide 2026
Key highlights
- Covers British, European and global history from Renaissance to present
- Fieldwork at sites from country houses to industrial cities
- Organise and market a public conference presenting your research
- Taught by published experts in their field
- Ranked 1st for History student satisfaction, Complete University Guide 2026
- Builds critical, theoretical and transferable skills valued by graduate employers
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in Classical Studies, History, Politics or similar (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit B…
- A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in Classical Studies, History, Politics or similar (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: G…
- T-level: Merit — …Classical Studies, History, Politics or similar (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
- BTEC: DMM — …History, Politics or similar (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
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
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Heritage officer
- Museum or archive assistant
- History teacher (with further training)
- Researcher
- Civil service officer
- Events and marketing officer
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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