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History Degrees in the UK

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A history degree will allow you to explore the events of the past, and understand how these came to happen. You will be given the opportunity to study the great and progressive moments of history, as well as the regressive and harmful historical events, whilst discussing why these things occur, and how we can avoid repeating negative history.

You will be able to discover how history plays a role in today's society, and how the history we are creating for future generations will shape the modern world.

An undergraduate degree in history will cover a broad spectrum of historical elements. These can include major historical events, such as World War II, as well as other important historical periods, such as ancient history.

Your degree will mainly be delivered through lectures and seminars. You will be presented with the opportunity to participate in discussions about significant historical occurrences. A history degree will allow you to develop your research and analytical skills, your communication skills and your ability to solve problems.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

History degrees in the UK in 2024

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Ancient and Medieval History BA (Hons)

Swansea University United Kingdom

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English and History BA (Hons)

Bishop Grosseteste University United Kingdom

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History and ... BA

SOAS University of London United Kingdom

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History BA (Hons)

University of Kent United Kingdom

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History BA (Hons)

University of Derby United Kingdom

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History with Criminology BA (Hons)

London South Bank University (LSBU) United Kingdom

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History BA (Hons)

Northeastern University London United Kingdom

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International Relations and History BA (Hons)

York St John University United Kingdom

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History BA (Hons)

University of Portsmouth United Kingdom

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History with Mandarin BA (Hons)

De Montfort University United Kingdom

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Want to see postgraduate courses? See postgraduate degrees in History in the UK

Don't meet the entry requirements for these courses? Learn more about pathway programme options.

Learn more about History courses in our detailed subject guide.

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