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History - BA (Hons)
History - BA (Hons)

History - BA (Hons)

  • ID:UOK440162
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

There is no upper age limit to studying at the University. You should be at least 17 years old by 20 September in the year you begin your course. If you are below this age, we may still consider you for admission but please contact us for more details.  

GCE/GCSE

The minimum requirements are:

  • five passes at GCSE grade C (or grade 4) or above, including English Language or Use of English (IGCSE English as a Second Language, grade B or grade 6), and at least two subjects at A level OR

  • three passes at GCE A level and a pass at grade C (or grade 4) or above in GCSE English Language or Use of English.

Offers are normally based on achieving three A levels or equivalent at Level 3, although some University subject areas may specify differently. You must have a minimum of two A level equivalents at Level 3 in two subjects (ie two A levels or one vocational double award).

We base offers on a combination of GCSE/AS/VCE A level/A level/other qualifications or predicted grades, your personal statement and reference.

English Requirement

IELTS (including IELTS Indicator)

  • 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

PTE Academic

  • 62 overall with 60 in each subtest

CAE/CPE

  • 176 overall (with a minimum of 169 in R&W; 162 in S&L)

TOEFL iBT

  • 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S

Course Information

Any study of history engages a natural human curiosity about the past. It’s an exciting and diverse subject, which is reflected in the flexibility and breadth of the History degree programme offered at Kent.

The School of History at Kent is one of the leading History departments in the country, where you are taught by passionate academics, active researchers and recognised experts. You learn within an inspiring environment, studying on carefully crafted programmes that allow you to develop your own skills and interests.

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Stage 1

Compulsory modules currently include

Optional modules may include

You have the opportunity to select elective modules in this stage.

Stage 2

Optional modules may include

You have the opportunity to select elective modules in this stage.

Year in industry

You have the opportunity to spend a year on professional placement between Stages 2 and 3 as part of this programme.

Year abroad

Going abroad as part of your degree is an amazing experience and a chance to develop personally, academically and professionally.  You experience a different culture, gain a new academic perspective, establish international contacts and enhance your employability. 

You spend your year abroad at one of our partner universities. Places and destination are subject to availability, language and degree programme. To find out more, please see Go Abroad.

Stage 3

Compulsory modules currently include

Optional modules may include

You have the opportunity to select elective modules in this stage.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Our graduates are prepared for a wide range of career options in areas including:

  • journalism and the media

  • management and administration

  • civil service and local government

  • museum and heritage management

  • law, commerce and banking

  • teaching and research

  • library work

  • armed services and defence analysis.

Examples of the positions some of our graduates have moved into include:

  • Stonehenge Custodian

  • producer at the BBC

  • Warden at Windsor Castle

  • CEO of EasyJet.

Ability to settle

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