BAHistory

Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	V100

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in History The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.5 in Reading and Writing, 6.0 in Listening and Speaking) CAE: 176 points overall with no component less than 176

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

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Overview

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Programme structure

In your first year you will take core modules on historical and analytical skills and key conceptual tools for historians. You will also select modules from options covering the ancient to near contemporary world, exploring the development of a historical topic over time, and analysing sources for its study.

In your second year you will choose modules from a wide range of ancient, medieval or modern topics, and undertake a group project involving first-hand research.

In your final year you will study in-depth a key historical theme, and complete a dissertation on a research topic of your choice.

Add breadth to your degree and pursue varied interests by taking the option to complete 25 per cent of your programme in another subject

Career opportunities

Studying History at Southampton will help you to acquire the critical thinking and communication skills that are vital as you embark on your career. During your studies you will gain valuable transferable skills – the ability to weigh up evidence and arguments, to express your opinions coherently and concisely, to work independently, to manage your time and workload effectively, and many more. These skills will demonstrate to employers that you are uniquely equipped to respond positively to the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow’s workplace.

Your skills of research, analysis and expression will open a wide variety of career options. The graduates have succeeded in careers as diverse as law; the media; IT; the Civil Service; advertising, film and television; business and finance; teaching; politics; numerous roles in the public sector and NGOs; publishing; teaching; museums, galleries and libraries – to name but a few.