BA (Hons) History/Philosophy

Course overview

Understand the forces shaping societies and cultures, and the issues involved in critical philosophical thought, Experience culture, uncover the past and understand the world in a degree that explores the fundamentals of human nature.

Key highlights

Explores the forces shaping societies and cultures across history
Develops critical philosophical thinking on fundamental questions of human nature
Combines uncovering the past with understanding the contemporary world
Optional placement year available alongside the three-year degree

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB — to include including an A in either History or Classical Civilisation
Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — Obtain Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction including at least 9 credits in History-related units and 9 credits at Merit or higher
BTEC: DDD — to include with an additional A Level or equivalent qualification in History or Classical Civilisation at grade A
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 80% overall, including 85% in History
International Baccalaureate: 35 — to include including 6 in History at Higher Level
T-level — We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless an additional A Level (or equivalent qualification) in History has been taken
Scottish Highers: BBBB — Advanced Highers - B in History plus Scottish Highers; We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone

Scholarships

Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000
Choral Scholarship
£1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000
Up to £1,000
Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
English and Related Literature International Scholarships
Funding: £1,000.
Up to £1,000
Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)
International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).
Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship
One payment of £1000
Up to £1,000
York Minster Choral Scholarships
Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

Researcher
Archivist
Civil servant
Policy analyst
Journalist
Heritage officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £26,900

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

Ready to start?

Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to a September 2026 place.

Apply Now