| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Full-time | 3 - 4 years | September | GBP 9535 per year | GBP 18700 per year |
Join our unique History degree in the Faculty of Media & Communication, where we'll debate and question Modern, Public, and Media History. You'll develop practical and professional skills, equipping you for a range of exciting careers.
Why study BA (Hons) History at BU?
Bournemouth University is ranked in the top 10 universities for History in the Guardian University Guide 2023.
You’ll delve into a rich array of sources—newspapers, online sites, sound recordings, television, and film—to explore a broad spectrum of fascinating topics. This dynamic approach, combined with traditional historical study, will bring history to life in vivid and unexpected ways.
You'll be assessed through different forms including exhibitions, posters, websites, podcasts, blogs, and even a mock peace conference, in addition to traditional essays and exams.
Where could a History degree take you?
Our BA (Hons) History degree aims to develop critically informed, skilled, enterprising and resourceful graduates who can enter a range of career paths including teachers, heritage workers, archivists and researchers alongside a variety of other professions from banking and PR work to journalism and the Civil Service.
September 2025 entry:
For fees and funding information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding
For September 2025 entry: This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
International entry requirements:
Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2025 entry:
For September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components, or equivalent.
For more information, check out our international entry requirements.
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