History
University of StrathclydeGlasgow, United Kingdom
Course overview
The BA History at the University of Strathclyde equips you with critical thinking, communication and research skills while investigating the lives, events and ideas in the past that have shaped our world today.
Key highlights
- Research thematic, historiographical or theoretical topics in history
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include history or a related subject; or above
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
- Scottish Highers: AAAA — Standard entry requirements *: 1st sitting; 2nd sitting: AAAAB (Higher English, Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 B-C, or equivalent) Minimum entry requirements * * : 1st sitting: AABB 2nd sitting: AABBB (Higher English B and Maths/Applications of Mathematics National 5 C) Preferred subjects Classical Studies Drama Economics Gaelic Geography History Modern Studies Modern Language (German/French/Spanish/Italian) Philosophy Politics Psychology Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Sociology
- A-level: ABB-BBB — A Levels: ABB-BBB
- International Baccalaureate: 30-32 — International Baccalaureate: 32-30
- HNC / HND — Social Sciences: AAB in Graded Units may enable second-year entry to History with Politics & International Relations or Psychology with six HNC/HND credits in each of the two subjects Irish Leaving Certific
Scholarships
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.
BBA International Scholarship
25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study
Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.
Up to £6,000Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% fee reduction per year.
Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.
Up to £7,000
Careers this course leads to
- Historian
- University lecturer
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Archivist
- Museum curator
- Heritage officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £22,750
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 Strathclyde, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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