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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

History

University of Lancashire

(4.4)
367 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the History course at University of Lancashire.

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A level

104 to 112 UCAS points at A2

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking History or another course from the same subject area.

History
SubjectGrade
HistoryD
English LiteratureD
SociologyB
Computer ScienceE
Drama and Theatre StudiesD
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: V100

Here's what University of Lancashire says about its History course.

Course Overview

On our BA (Hons) History course we’ll give you the in-depth knowledge and skills you need to become a historian.

Why study with us

  • There are opportunities to go on work placements with host organisations such as Lancashire Archives, the People’s History Museum and the Lancashire Museum Service.

  • You’ll also have the chance to get involved in international volunteering projects through the University’s Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership (CVCL), with some modules accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).

  • You’ll get to take on the Community History Project, which involves working on a live project brief with a real client.

What you'll do

  • We’re focused on giving you employable skills - our Community History Project and work placements combine independent research, critical thinking and project management.

  • There are three strands to this degree: British and Irish History; World History; and Heritage. You can tailor your studies around the subjects you’re particularly interested in.

  • You can support the international dimension of your History degree by learning a language or travelling abroad, with awards and bursaries available through the University’s Worldwise learning Centre.

Accreditations

  • The Institute is at the leading edge of management thinking and are a globally recognised professional membership body for leaders and managers. Their research into new ideas, techniques and methods ensures that ILM courses are constantly improving, helping to develop students' leadership and management skills.

Future Careers

The wide range of skills you’ll gain on this course (from critical analysis to independent research and project management) gives you fantastic preparation for a wide range of careers. Many of our History graduates have gone on to forge successful careers in teaching, museum work, and in archives.

Source: University of Lancashire

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

School of Psychology and Humanities

Location

Preston Campus | Preston

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• History

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year

The modules you will study

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

University of Lancashire student reviews

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Facilities are awesome from library to a huge student centre and a student union

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Course is really great with a lot of opportunities

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University is really nice with a lot of student support and the staff is really helpful

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Lancashire

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 University of Lancashire students who took the History course - or another course in the same subject area.

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

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Student information

See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking History or another course from the same subject area.

History
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female43%Male57%
Where students come from
International5%UK95%
Student performance
2:1 or above69%
Number of students95
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took History at University of Lancashire.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took History - or another course in the same subject area.

History and archaeology

Earnings

£18.2k

First year after graduation

£22.3k

Third year after graduation

£28.5k

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.

Source: LEO

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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