History BA (Hons)
University of Chester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Explore the past and prepare for your future with modules covering a thousand years of local, national and international history. With themes ranging from identity, race and ethnicity to politics and justice, from leisure and the landscape to war, conflict and social change, encompassing a wide variety of embedded skills. There has never been a more important time to study History and to think critically about the past. The past is contested, controversial and very much alive. Set within the ...Read more

Explore the past and prepare for your future with modules covering a thousand years of local, national and international history. With themes ranging from identity, race and ethnicity to politics and justice, from leisure and the landscape to war, conflict and social change, encompassing a wide variety of embedded skills. There has never been a more important time to study History and to think critically about the past. The past is contested, controversial and very much alive. Set within the historic environment of Chester, our exciting course offers not only an exploration of the past but also a gateway to your future. From Medieval to Modern, from local to global, we embrace a range of approaches including social, cultural and political history but also the study of material culture, digital humanities and the application of history in a practical context to help develop your employability prospects. Our inclusive curriculum means that you will challenge existing narratives about the past, and be encouraged to think critically about how and why these narratives have developed. You will also explore important themes and issues relating to race, diversity, gender, imperialism, conflict and climate change. Through the study of the past, we can make sense of our present and start to think about how to work together to shape our future. Join our passionate team to start shaping your future.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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2/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
63rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
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 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK History graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Bethany
20 Nov 24

The campus is very close knit, inclusive and classes aren't dificult to access. Lecturers and staff are also very friendly and willing to..Read more

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Bailey
20 Nov 24

The best parts of this university is the people I have met along my journey definitely. My friends who I made using sports clubs, housing and lectures has been amazing. As well as..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

The department requires one of the following subjects: A level History, or a suitable alternative such as Classical Civilisation, English, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Government and Politics, Sociology or Law.

BBBB including History

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit (including 15 in History).

28 points, including 5 in HL History

including H3 in History

The Department also requires one of the following GCE A level subjects: History, or a suitable alternative such as Classical Civilisation, English, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Government and Politics, Sociology or Law.

Popular A-level subjects

History

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

Psychology
53%
History
38%
English Literature
19%
Sociology
18%
English Language
15%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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

Students from Channel Islands

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£9,250 per year

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Students from EU

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Bethany
20 Nov 24
History BA (Hons)
The campus is very close knit, inclusive and classes aren't dificult to access. Lecturers and staff are also very friendly and willing to...
Read more
B
Bailey
20 Nov 24
History BA (Hons)
The best parts of this university is the people I have met along my journey definitely. My friends who I made using sports clubs, housing and lectures has been amazing. As well as...
Read more
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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

Once a teacher training college founded in 1839, the University of Chester has evolved into a 21st century university that opens doors...

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University of Chester
Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away
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