History (with a Year Abroad) BA (Hons)
University College London
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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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Spanning ancient, medieval and modern history, our History BA allows you to select modules from an exceptionally wide range of geographical regions and time periods, from the third millennium BCE to the present day. This four-year degree combines the flexibility of the History BA programme with the opportunity to spend the third year studying abroad at an institution overseas. he flexible programme structure allows you to tailor the degree to match your own intellectual interests. Select from a ...Read more

Spanning ancient, medieval and modern history, our History BA allows you to select modules from an exceptionally wide range of geographical regions and time periods, from the third millennium BCE to the present day. This four-year degree combines the flexibility of the History BA programme with the opportunity to spend the third year studying abroad at an institution overseas. he flexible programme structure allows you to tailor the degree to match your own intellectual interests. Select from a wide variety of modules spanning an extraordinary chronological and geographical range from within and outside of UCL History, including the UCL Institute of the Americas, the School of Slavonic & East European Studies, and other University of London institutions. You will be able to study up to 30 credits a year in modules from another discipline, such as anthropology, archaeology, history of art or a language.

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What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
16 Mar 22

The best aspects are the number of events and societies, it’s really a great place for a social life and it’s very easy to make friends. I’d say the worst aspect is the student..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
16 Mar 22

Worst - student counselling services waiting list too long, replied to me after about 3months. Best - number of societies and..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:33,M:12,P:0 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

38 Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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

History required.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

AAA at Advanced Highers (AA at Advanced Higher and AAA at Higher), including History at Advanced Higher.

Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 33 credits at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Level 3 units must include elements of History or clearly demonstrated modules with historical approach.Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.

D3,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, including History.

A score of 18 points in three higher level subjects including grade 6 in History, with no score lower than 5.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades AAA, including History.

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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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£28,100 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£28,100 per year

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Students from International

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£28100 Per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
16 Mar 22
History (with a Year Abroad) BA (Hons)
The best aspects are the number of events and societies, it’s really a great place for a social life and it’s very easy to make friends. I’d say the worst aspect is the student...
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SR
Student Reviewer
16 Mar 22
History BA (Hons)
Worst - student counselling services waiting list too long, replied to me after about 3months. Best - number of societies and...
Read more
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