University of Northampton

History BA (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

Studying BA History at the University of Northampton will allow you to gain an excellent understanding of how historical events have shaped the contemporary world, as well as to develop key skills which are valued by diverse employers. Our History degree is delivered by a friendly group of deeply knowledgeable staff whose expertise encompasses the history of politics, warfare, society, culture, economics, religion, class, age & race, medicine, crime, gender, emotions & sexualities, and more. Students study the distant and recent past, local communities and global networks, learning how to compare societies across time and space, but also how to engage critically with evidence and the arguments of other historians.

Our History BA graduates emerge from their studies as intellectually enriched individuals who pursue interesting and rewarding careers in a diverse range of fields. Students also have the chance to undertake a heritage-focused project with a real professional client to boost their skills and enhance employability.

Key highlights

  • Heritage-focused project with a real professional client
  • Staff expertise spans politics, warfare, medicine, crime, gender and more
  • Study distant and recent past, local communities and global networks
  • Learn to compare societies across time and space
  • Develop critical engagement with evidence and historians' arguments
  • Foundation year route available as a four-year option

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — A typical offer for our degree in History would be: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level
  • BTEC: DMM — A typical offer for our degree in History would be: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level
  • T-level: Merit — A typical offer for our degree in History would be: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Heritage officer
  • Museum curator
  • Archivist
  • Researcher
  • Civil service administrator
  • Secondary school teacher (with further training)

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 per year

Admission

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