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

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15-SEP-25

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It’s often said that the best way to see the future is to understand the past. History with the University helps you to do just that. Exploring five centuries of human history, you encounter political intrigue, cultural transformation, war, sex and revolution across the globe. Graduate with the problem-solving, research and analytical abilities that give you an edge in the world of work.This four-year course is designed to give you the grounding necessary to progress through your undergraduate ...Read more

It’s often said that the best way to see the future is to understand the past. History with the University helps you to do just that. Exploring five centuries of human history, you encounter political intrigue, cultural transformation, war, sex and revolution across the globe. Graduate with the problem-solving, research and analytical abilities that give you an edge in the world of work.This four-year course is designed to give you the grounding necessary to progress through your undergraduate studies in History.


Your foundation year will:

* Welcome you to an exciting and eclectic curriculum which will develop your knowledge of the disciplines of history, English literature, and creative writing while also engaging with lively interdisciplinary enquiry across a wide range of historical periods and literary forms.* Provide training in all the skills required for a successful passage through your undergraduate study: research, use of digital resources, essay-writing, academic argument, presentations, independent study.* Introduce you to supportive and accessible academic staff in a welcoming community.* Immerse you in an academic environment offering a wide range of field trips, access to free cultural events through The Arts Institute, student-led magazines, internships and extra-curricular work experiences.* Give you access to state-of-the-art facilities, library and learning resources on our city-centre campus.* Enable you to find a route for you, whether you are returning to education after a break or if you come with qualifications other than A levels.* Require you to attend classes only on Mondays and Tuesdays, and Wednesday mornings.


When you join BA (Hons) History you will:

* Study history in Britain’s Ocean City and explore more than five centuries of fascinating history.* Work with world leading experts in history from 1500 to the present day to develop your interests and research. We offer modules in British, American and World History.* Enhance your career options with a degree that helps you develop highly sought-after analytical and communication skills while you home in on your passion.* Participate in local, national and international field trips which are free or subsidised for all students. * Our international exchange programme gives you the opportunity to travel and spend either a semester or an entire year exploring history with one of our partner institutions in the US or Europe.* Make the most of our excellent history resources and partners in the University library, The Box and wider city of Plymouth and region.* Be part of a community of historians by joining the History Society or taking part in our internship and volunteering opportunities. This course is an integrated part of the BA (Hons) History degree at the University of Plymouth. Successful completion of your foundation year (Year 0) will not lead to a separate award or qualification its own right but provides progression onto Year 1 of one of BA (Hons) History, or one of the following degree courses:* BA (Hons) Anthropology  * BA (Hons) Art History* BA (Hons) Creative Writing* BSc (Hons) Criminology* BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology* BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology* BA (Hons) English* BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing* BSc (Hons) International Relations* LLB (Hons) Law* LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology* BSc (Hons) Politics* BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations* BSc (Hons) Sociology* BSc (Hons) Professional Policing

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WUSCA ranking:
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70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
43rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
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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%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
82%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK History graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Jacob
05 Dec 23

Best aspects: facilities are generally good. The library is big and has a very good range of books. The student union is cheap and has a good range of events on. Worst: none of..Read more

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Archie
05 Dec 23

Lecturers are very..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

32 - 48 Grades / Points required

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

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

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T Level:

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32-48 points, minimum of 2 A Levels excluding General Studies

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Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Preferably History, Humanities or Combined), (including GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or above or equivalent).

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24 points overall

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Pass (D o E on the core) 72 points or above. Preferably English, Humanities or Combined)

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History

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English Literature
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Sociology
16%
Biology
15%
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J
Jacob
05 Dec 23
History BA (Hons)
Best aspects: facilities are generally good. The library is big and has a very good range of books. The student union is cheap and has a good range of events on. Worst: none of...
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Archie
05 Dec 23
History BA (Hons)
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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