Keele University

History and Education BA (Hons)

Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK

Course overview

History and Education BA at Keele explores how the past continues to shape the present. You’ll learn how to apply historical insights to address some of the urgent education issues facing today’s world. The programme combines academic study in both subjects with hands-on experience in diverse learning environments, from classrooms to community work.

Field trips, guest speakers, school placements, and experiential learning will help you build your portfolio, preparing you for a successful career in education, a broader range of public-facing roles, or further study.

Key highlights

  • Applies historical insights to urgent issues in today's education
  • Combines academic study of history and education
  • Hands-on experience in classrooms and community settings
  • School placements, field trips and guest speakers build your portfolio
  • Optional international or placement year available

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM T Level: Merit
  • BTEC: DMM — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM T Level: Merit
  • T-level: Merit — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM T Level: Merit

Scholarships

  • Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships

    A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.

  • International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship

    Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

    Up to £1,000
  • Placement Bursary Initiative

    The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.

  • The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)

    Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.

    Up to £3,000
  • Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)

    Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Primary school teacher (after PGCE)
  • Secondary history teacher (after PGCE)
  • Teaching assistant
  • Education officer
  • Museum learning officer
  • Community education worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £18,200

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

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