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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
City Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
City Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
This HISTORY course offers exciting opportunities to discover and understand the past through a range of skills and approaches. You will be introduced to new concepts and perspectives and develop your own research interests alongside set modules. This course offers a diverse curriculum, covering periods from AD 700 to the present day. A wide range of options places the emphasis on student choice, enabling you to study in-depth specialist areas. 94% of students would recommend History at NTU (NSS 2020). The academic team at NTU teach specialist modules informed by their own research specialisms. Staff also have strong links to the modern heritage industry and historical research groups, giving you opportunities to work on real-life projects and take work placements with some of the most prestigious heritage sites in the country.History at NTU will introduce you to diverse peoples, nations and ideas from medieval and early modern right through to contemporary history within Britain and across to the Americas, Asia and the Far East. This History course will analyse the past without being passive, as it requires you to be intellectually curious, passionate about the importance of history and encourages you to carry out your own independent learning. You'll be encouraged to think and analyse a range of texts and sources in a critical manner. This course has been designed to equip you with a broad selection of skills and knowledge, which can be utilised into a range of vocations. NTU have a close network of companies and museums across the East Midlands who are able to provide you with exciting placement opportunities throughout your degree to help you build additional knowledge and expertise. You may wish to study abroad during your second year to enhance your knowledge, gain independence within a foreign country and to build on your travel experience. A degree in History will provide you with a vital set of skills which are actively sought after by today's leading employers. You’ll gain vital skills which employers are looking for.
Exam type
A levelA level:
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UCAS Tariff:
104 - 112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications.
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent).
DMM from a BTEC Extended Diploma
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
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