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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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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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.

WUSCA ranking:
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64/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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25th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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10th
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
History
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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Julia
21 Nov 24

There is a big SU with a lot of clubs..Read more

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Lily
31 Oct 24

great facilities, helpful SU, lectures are interesting . To improve I would improve connectivity by public transport into coventry and leamington spa, and reduce bus fares...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. You will also need to achieve grade B/6 in English Language and C/4 in Mathematics at GCSE.

To include 6 in Higher Level History.You will also need to achieve grade B/6 in English Language and C/4 in Mathematics at GCSE or equivalent.

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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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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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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