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

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

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**Studying history keeps your career options open. You could go on to be a lawyer, journalist, archaeologist, teacher, museum curator or anything in between.**You’ll benefit from the resources of an ancient Cathedral city that’s steeped in history. At Worcester, you’ll get the chance to work with local museums, galleries and the Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, which is based in the University library.Study for a history degree at Worcester and you can learn history as its being ...Read more


Studying history keeps your career options open. You could go on to be a lawyer, journalist, archaeologist, teacher, museum curator or anything in between.

You’ll benefit from the resources of an ancient Cathedral city that’s steeped in history. At Worcester, you’ll get the chance to work with local museums, galleries and the Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service, which is based in the University library.Study for a history degree at Worcester and you can learn history as it's being written. Your lecturers will be the authors of some of the books you're using – and you'll even get the chance to contribute to their research.You’ll benefit from a range of modules that address contemporary themes. From gender and sexuality in the early modern period through to the 1970s, to the significance of race and ethnicity to imperialism, slavery, genocide, national identity and racism. You’ll learn about the global south through the histories of Africa, South Asia, and East Asia, and develop your understanding of poverty and social justice in modules on British, European and world history. You’ll deepen your knowledge of war and conflict as well as the peace settlements and anti-war movements that these produced.And, as well as benefiting from the latest thinking, you can learn through a work placement – perhaps in archives, museums, local community groups, schools, or a National Trust property. So you understand the relevance of history to our culture and working life.Throughout your history degree, you'll learn in small, informal groups. You'll get a lot of individual support in a very friendly atmosphere.


Work experience

During your time at Worcester you’ll have the opportunity to take part in subject-related work experience and volunteering activities. In your second year you can choose to take a work experience module, and volunteering opportunities with local and regional historical organisations are regularly publicised to all history students.


Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.-


First in the UK for sustained employment

and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.-


First in the UK for quality education

– Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.-


Ofsted Outstanding

in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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WUSCA ranking:
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52/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
88th
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
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History graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK History graduate salary
£18,000
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112 Grades / Points required

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Psychology
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Sociology
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English Literature
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Biology
12%
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University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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