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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the History course at Edge Hill University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Please note, the above represents an example of how you can achieve the required number of tariff points, however you can also achieve this with other combinations. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Edge Hill University. These students are taking History or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | C |
| Psychology | C |
| English Literature | C |
| Sociology | C |
| English Language | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V101
Here's what Edge Hill University says about its History course.
Want to study modern history without leaving behind the insight that medieval and early modern history provides? You've come to the right place. This history degree offers the perfect balance of diverse and enticing modules whilst enhancing your employability skills.
Our BA (Hons) History degree focuses on world history from the Medieval era, through to the late 18th Century and early 21st Century, mainly in Britain, Europe, the USA and Asia. Throughout the course you'll explore early modern England, as well as topics such as the rise of the USA, the history of crime and punishment, the Viking World, and the evolution of the Zionist/Palestine conflict.
With lots of modules to choose from in years two and three, you'll develop a deep subject knowledge and importantly, be able to connect it with the world we live in today. You'll get the opportunity to take part in a community project, undertake field trips, and write and produce a video documentary.
Your tutors’ research has been judged to be ‘internationally important’ in successive Government evaluations of research quality in universities, and this feeds straight into their teaching. You’ll learn to conduct research, analyse complex information, and craft a complex argument, making you an independent, confident and employable graduate.
Source: Edge Hill University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
History
Location
Ormskirk (Main Campus) | Ormskirk
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• History
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
The modules you will study
Please visit our website for information on available modules.
How you will be assessed
The focus in all assignments is on analysis and argumentation. These skills will be assessed using a variety of different exercises including essays, book reviews, primary source analysis, presentations and contributions to online discussions.
A minority of modules also have exams, however in the first year these never account for more than 30% of a module mark, with this rising to a maximum of 50% in the second and third year.
In the final year of your degree a great deal of emphasis is placed on individual research-based content, giving you a greater freedom and flexibility to shape your studies.
Edge Hill University student reviews
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2nd year student
1 year ago
The SU website is very confusing.
2nd year student
1 year ago
Campus is always clean and tidy, it feels quite safe. The SU club is enjoyable and fun to go on a night out. Ormskirk has a lot to offer in terms of fun and activities.
2nd year student
1 year ago
Accommodation costs are ridiculous, the rooms are very small. I have contacted finance support and they were very rude to me because I had spent my entire student loan. The shop is way too expensive for groceries.
2nd year student
1 year ago
Inclusion helped me when I needed extra support during a difficult time at uni.
2nd year student
1 year ago
The gym is really accessible, it is a good price. The library is very big so you can always get a spot, it is always clean and a nice environment.
2nd year student
1 year ago
It is very interesting. The teachers take time to get to know you and teach you the course content. They give feedback on all essays and you can meet with them to discuss feedback and how to improve.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Edge Hill University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Edge Hill University students who took the History course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
92%
med
Teaching on my course
92%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
91%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
low
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
med
Academic support
97%
med
Academic support
97%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
98%
high
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
84%
med
Learning resources
97%
high
Learning resources
97%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
98%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
88%
high
Student voice
88%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
78%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
93%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
60%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Edge Hill University. These students are taking History or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Edge Hill University graduates who took History - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
50%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Teaching Professionals
20%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Edge Hill University graduates who took History - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£24.1k
Third year after graduation
£23k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to History.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Edge Hill University on The Student Room.
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