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History, BA (Hons), Bournemouth University (BU)

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Bournemouth University (BU)

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BA (Hons)Full-time3 - 4 yearsSeptemberGBP 9535 per yearGBP 18700 per year

About History, BA (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

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.

  • Engage with public history working with a range of outside agencies including museums, archives and heritage organisations 
  • Develop a proposal for a public history event, working with organisations such as Bournemouth Blind Society, BCP council, National Motor Museum and the Museum of East Dorset
  • Gain valuable experience during a four week or optional 30-week placement. Work with organisations such as Dorset History Centre, Huntley Film Archives, Highcliffe Castle, RNLI and ABA Antiques

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. 

Notes about fees for this course

September 2025 entry:

  • £9,535 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
  • £18,700 per year (Int'l)
  • Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2025 and September 2026 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 and September 2026 entry:

  • China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
  • France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
  • Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
  • India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
  • Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
  • Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

For September 2025 and September 2026 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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