University of Hull

BA (Hons) History

University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX

Course overview

You’ll engage with social and cultural history. With war and politics. With the powerful and the underdog.

With sudden events. And with long-term change. You’ll uncover the historical roots of contemporary social, political and environmental challenges.

From classical civilisations to modern communities, you’ll explore how all different periods of history continue to influence our world, and to help us understand it better. Our assessments aim to reflect the real world. Instead of a series of exams, you'll be encouraged to express your ideas in a variety of ways.

To criticise sources of historical information from newspapers to computer games. And to develop your own ideas through channels such as podcasts and online exhibitions. That way, you gain the range of skills you’ll need for the workplace.

You’ll benefit from the resources of a city steeped in history. Explore the Hull History Centre and the world renowned Wilberforce Institute. And, of course, there’s the Brynmor Jones Library.

Here, we have more than a million books, journals and periodicals. As well as extensive digital resources drawn from libraries and archives across the world. Look back to the past to see into the future.

Key highlights

  • Covers classical civilisations through to modern communities
  • Explores historical roots of contemporary social, political and environmental challenges
  • Assessed through varied formats rather than a series of exams
  • Create podcasts and online exhibitions to develop your own ideas
  • Access to Hull History Centre and the Wilberforce Institute
  • Library holds over a million books, journals and periodicals

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — For this course, you'll need 120 UCAS points.
  • BTEC: DDM — Additional entry requirements for this course TYPICAL OFFER 120 UCAS points A LEVELS BBB BTEC DDM Use UCAS’s calculator to work out your estimated points

Scholarships

  • Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship

  • UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.

    Up to £2,000

  • University of Hull Asia Studentship

    This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

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

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £18,945 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 Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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