Universities United Kingdom Bournemouth University Courses BA (Hons) History (with Foundation Year option)

BA (Hons) History (with Foundation Year option)
at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Program Overview

Why study BA (Hons) History at BU?

As well as studying history in the traditional sense, you will be using newspapers, on-line sites, sound recordings, television and film as a way of exploring a broad range of topics
In addition to traditional essays and exams, you'll be assessed through exhibitions, posters, websites, podcasts, blogs and even a mock peace conference
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

Course Content
Modules
- Historical skills
- Historical Evidence
- The Making of Modern Britain, 1750-1945
- Media Histories
- History in the Public World
- European Histories 1800-2000
- Interpreting History
- Community Histories
- Post-War Britain, 1945-2000
- The Long American Century
Entry Requirement
Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs):
- GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this course are normally:
- IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum of 6.0 in reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components, or equivalent.
Fees & Scholarships
International Fees Per Year

£17,595
Career Prospect
Our History degree examines modern British history with a slant on the media and will provide you with an excellent understanding of the academic study of history in a modern digital age. You'll develop a range of transferable skills during your course, giving you a variety of career options once you graduate.

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

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