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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the History course at Nottingham Trent University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent)
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Nottingham Trent University. These students are taking History or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | B |
| Psychology | C |
| English Literature | B |
| Religious Studies | C |
| Government and Politics | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V100
Here's what Nottingham Trent University says about its History course.
History is being made right now. It is a living, breathing subject that is constantly renewing, evolving and revealing new information that teaches us about the past, anchors us to the present and informs our future. Historians are passionate, focused, curious, intellectual and open to new experiences and information. If this sounds like you, then read on.
History at NTU offers exciting opportunities to discover and understand the past through a range of skills and approaches. Our expert staff have strong links to the modern heritage industry and historical research groups, giving you opportunities to work on real-life projects and take work placements with some of the most prestigious heritage sites in the country. You’ll also have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our international exchange partner universities.
This course will help to develop your knowledge and understanding of diverse cultures, nations and ideas from medieval and early modern right through to modern and contemporary history across the globe. We offer you a wide range of options so you can study what you are passionate about, or discover a new and exciting area you never even considered before.
Why study History at NTU?
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100% of NTU’s research in History was assessed to be world-leading or excellent in terms of its impact (REF 2021).
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Study a course our students love - 97% of BA (Hons) History students would recommend studying at NTU to others.
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97% of BA (Hons) History students are positive about the academic support on their course (National Student Survey 2023).
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Study in a city steeped in history and home to an array of museums and archives.
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Work on company projects for museums, heritage sites, charities, trusts, local organisations and private businesses.
Source: Nottingham Trent University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Social Sciences
Location
City Campus | Nottingham
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 |
| EU | £17,950 per year |
| International | £17,950 per year |
The modules you will study
Throughout the course, modules will cover a variety of subjects, a few examples include: Making History, Europe since 1789: Revolution to Referendum, History in Action, Fascism, Past and Present, History Online: Researching and Presenting the Past, and The Apocalypse in History and Culture.
To view the full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/arts-and-humanities/ug/ba-hons-history
How you will be assessed
We use a varied and diverse range of coursework assessments to develop your skills and support your progress. These include digital projects, reviews, case-studies, essays, presentations and reports.
Our innovative approach to assessment means that in Year One you will develop and enhance a complementary set of key skills for success in second and third year, and throughout the degree the varied assessment pattern will enable you to engage with the past and prepare for your future through an exciting array of projects.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Nottingham Trent 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 Nottingham Trent 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
89%
low
Teaching on my course
89%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
Learning opportunities
82%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
93%
high
Academic support
85%
low
Academic support
85%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
67%
low
Organisation and management
67%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
59%
low
How well organised is your course?
74%
low
Learning resources
98%
high
Learning resources
98%
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?
97%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
97%
high
Student voice
67%
low
Student voice
67%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Nottingham Trent University. These students are taking History or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took History at Nottingham Trent University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Nottingham Trent University graduates who took History - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£28.1k
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
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