History
City, University of London
UCAS Code: V100 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
A Level General Studies, Citizenship Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
A typical offer for an Access applicant would be: Pass 60 credits overall including at least 45 at Level 3, with no less than 27 Level 3 credits at distinction and all remaining Level 3 credits no lower than merit. The Access qualification should be supplemented by a minimum of grade 4/C in each of GCSE mathematics and English language.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade 4/C in each of English language and mathematics
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29 points overall including a minimum of 5 in at least two Higher Level subjects (no specific subjects required). A minimum of 5 in SL Mathematics and English will be required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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UCAS Tariff
112 UCAS tariff points from combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications (eg. BTEC diploma and BTEC extended certificate) equivalent to three full A Levels.
About this course
In City's History degree, you will explore the events, forces, and ideas that have shaped modern and international history with this fascinating three-year degree.
You will develop a strong understanding of major political, cultural, social and economic forces that have shaped the world, and will learn about a wide array of societies and cultures.
You will benefit from this History degree in the following ways:
- Study topics ranging from Conflict and conquest in world history to the United States in the twentieth century, and from Slavery in the Caribbean to Women in popular music
- Gain experience in the tools and techniques of historical research and engage in independent research projects of your own choosing
- Learn from research-active academic experts in British, European, Indian, Caribbean, Russian, transnational and global history
- Broaden your expertise with elective modules from City’s respected courses in international politics, sociology, English, journalism, psychology, and the creative and cultural industries
- Prepare for a wide range of postgraduate study and career options in areas such as publishing, the cultural sector, museums and heritage, consultancy, and public policy
- Develop vital skills such as independent research, teamwork, critical thinking and analytical reasoning, leadership, time-management, and written and oral communication.
Modules
Year 1
Study world history from the ancient world to the modern era, gaining an understanding of historical methodology and digital history. Select elective modules from a wide choice of complementary disciplines.
Core Modules:
The Development of the Modern World
Conflict, Conquest, and Cultural Encounter in World History
The Bigger Picture: History in Contemporary Politics and Culture
History in the Age of Digital Information
Core Elective Modules:
From Rule, Britannia! to Brexit Britain: Britain and the World in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
From Empires to Union: Europe in the Twentieth Century"
Elective Modules:
Myth and Mysteries of World Politics
The Making of the Modern World Economy
Media History and Politics
Exploring London
Year 2
Examine the ideas and ideologies that have shaped the modern world, and broaden your historical knowledge with a range of national and regional histories. Apply your research skills beyond the classroom and begin to focus on professional skill development.
Core Modules:
Ideas in History: from the Enlightenment to Post-Colonialism
History and Policy
Core Elective Modules:
Fifty Shades of Red – Russia in the Twentieth Century
The American Century: The United States in the Twentieth Century
The Making of Modern South Asia
Slavery, Colonialism and Revolution in the Caribbean
Elective Modules:
Digital Storytelling
Work Placement
Religion and Politics in the Age of Global Change
Transnational Social Movements
Comparative Asian Politics
Micro-Placements
Year 3
Conduct a major piece of independent research on a subject of your choice. Deepen your historical knowledge and develop your professional skills with elective modules reflecting diverse scholarly and applied disciplines.
Core Modules:
History dissertation
History Dissertation Research and Writing Seminar
Core Elective Modules:
Radicals and Reformers: Left-Wing Politics and Activism in Britain and the World since 1945
Revolution: Rebels and Riots in Modern History
Comparative Empires in the Modern Era
Genocide and the Holocaust in History and Memory
The History of Things: Material and Cultural History in the Twentieth Century
Disruptive Divas. Riot Grrrls and Bad Sistas: A History of Women in Popular Music
Elective Modules:
Publishing in the Digital Age
American Foreign Policy
Global Money and Finance
The Theory and Practice of Conflict and
Peace
Romantic Aesthetics: Music, Art and Literature
Micro-Placements
Industry Projects
Integrated Professional Training
Modules are subject to change.
Assessment methods
The assessment weighting for year one is 10%, year two is 30% and year three is 60%.
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, which may include coursework, essays, reading reflections, exams, oral presentations, group assignments, and a history dissertation. Assessment will emphasise both intellectual rigour and skills that will be crucial in your subsequent professional life.
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