This programme equips you with the core skills and knowledge required for success in the first year of your Undergraduate Degree and beyond.

If you do not have the required qualifications for degree-level study, our BA in History (with Integrated Foundation Year) offers an alternative entry route

The Foundation Year is closely aligned with our undergraduate history programmes, teaching you a foundational knowledge of the subject and helping you develop the necessary academic skills. You choose the undergraduate degree you wish to study at the point of application, but if your interests change as you progress through the foundation year you can apply to switch to a different degree programme

You will develop an understanding of the post-colonial world through a historical and historiographical survey of the British Empire from the 17th to the late 20th century

Learn about social, cultural and political themes, including industrialisation, urbanisation, politicisation, radicalism, democracy, liberalism, constitutionalism and national identity in relation to the Battle for the Ballot

You will acquire skills in historical methodology, including innovative practices such as oral history, public history, and applied history

Learn how to effectively communicate information, arguments, and analysis in written form. You will successfully deploy techniques such as source evaluation, critical judgment and referencing

Develop your ability to think critically about knowledge production and communication look beyond the words on the page, delve into the emotional meaning of images and spoken word, and dig into the truth behind the data