History and Global Sustainable Development BASc (Hons)
University of Warwick
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Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (with Honours) - BASc (Hon)

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23-SEP-24

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (with Honours) - BASc (Hon)

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23-SEP-24

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3 Years

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On our BASc History and Global Sustainable Development (GSD) degree you will apply your passion for History to answering the pressing questions of our time by studying it in combination with GSD.Why is wealth distributed unequally throughout the world? How has the movement of people, resources, capital, and ideas shaped the global challenges of today? What role did the colonial empires play in this? To study History and GSD is to ask these questions.You will investigate and interpret the past, ...Read more

On our BASc History and Global Sustainable Development (GSD) degree you will apply your passion for History to answering the pressing questions of our time by studying it in combination with GSD.Why is wealth distributed unequally throughout the world? How has the movement of people, resources, capital, and ideas shaped the global challenges of today? What role did the colonial empires play in this? To study History and GSD is to ask these questions.You will investigate and interpret the past, focusing your interests on Early Modern (between 1500 and 1750) and Modern history (1750 onwards). Meanwhile, you will apply the skills and content of your historical analysis to the present-day challenges of climate change, social justice, and food security.This transdisciplinary approach encourages you to consider issues from a diverse array of perspectives, to think creatively and to embrace new opinions from your peers.You can enhance your skills and studies through optional work placements, study abroad, and certificates.

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11th
Development Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
83%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Development Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Development Studies graduate salary
£20,000
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
82%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK History graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Alex
13 Feb 24

A lot of the buildings and spaces are really nice and up to date with some very bad exceptions. Campus is a lovely location but it is slightly awkward to get to train stations..Read more

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Songjia
13 Feb 24

It's has nice campus, good free space, just too far away from..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

To include A Level History. Grade B/6 in English and Mathematics at GCSE also required. Offers exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.

To include 6 in Higher Level History and either 5 in Higher Level Mathematics or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements for the course.

Popular A-level subjects

Development Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
42%
Economics
40%
Geography
38%
History
27%
Biology
22%
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History

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
73%
English Literature
39%
Psychology
28%
Mathematics
20%
Government & Politics
18%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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24,800 per year

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Students from International

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The Fee mentioned is for 24 entry. Fees for 2025 entry have not been set.

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University of Warwick
Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canley  0.8 miles away

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