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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
History (including a Foundation Year)
University of Chester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the History (including a Foundation Year) course at University of Chester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
72
72 points overall, including grade D in A level
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Chester. These students are taking History (including a Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | B |
| English Literature | B |
| Government and Politics | C |
| Sociology | B |
| Psychology | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V101
Here's what University of Chester says about its History (including a Foundation Year) course.
Explore the past and prepare for your future with modules covering a thousand years of local, national and international history. With themes ranging from identity, race and ethnicity to politics and justice, from leisure and the landscape to war, conflict and social change, encompassing a wide variety of embedded skills.
There has never been a more important time to study History and to think critically about the past. The past is contested, controversial and very much alive. Set within the historic environment of Chester, our exciting course offers not only an exploration of the past but also a gateway to your future.
From Medieval to Modern, from local to global, we embrace a range of approaches including social, cultural and political history but also the study of material culture, digital humanities and the application of history in a practical context to help develop your employability prospects. Our inclusive curriculum means that you will challenge existing narratives about the past, and be encouraged to think critically about how and why these narratives have developed. You will also explore important themes and issues relating to race, diversity, gender, imperialism, conflict and climate change. Through the study of the past, we can make sense of our present and start to think about how to work together to shape our future. Join our passionate team to start shaping your future.
Source: University of Chester
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
History and Archaeology
Location
Chester | Chester
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• History
Start date
5 October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,670 per year |
| Scotland | £5,670 per year |
| Wales | £5,670 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,670 per year |
| Channel Islands | £5,670 per year |
The modules you will study
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
How you will be assessed
Students will be assessed through a wide range of coursework methods, all of which are designed not only to test their understanding of history but also to allow them to develop and demonstrate skills that are essential for success after university. These may include essays, source analyses, literature reviews and oral presentations, but also reflective exercises, digital assignments including video essays and other digital media, poster presentations and portfolios. We continuously review the assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare students for graduate level employment. There are no exams on our History course.
University of Chester student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
The university life offers all-inclusive community with daytime activities including lectures, student union elections and events. Also, the Chester city is well-rounded and enriched with student experience.
1st year student
1 year ago
The financial impact is manageable with lower living costs compared to other cities. The university also provides financial support options including scholarships to assist students with tuition fees and living expenses.
1st year student
1 year ago
The University provided excellent support services for me at the start andn throughout of course period including both academic and especially welfare support. Students are assigned with academic advisors named PAT who offers guidance and assistance throughout my studies. Also, they offer mental hea...
1st year student
1 year ago
The universityu2019s facilities like accommodation, library and campus life are well equipped, highly rated and all-inclusive. The campus based facilities are sports, 50+ societies, cafes and study spaces.
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1 year ago
The M.Sc. Digital Marketing program at the University of Chester covers key aspects like digital marketing strategies, analytics, and emerging technologies, preparing us with real time and diverse career opportunities. our rn faculties equips us with the skills and required knowledge which exactly a...
1st year student
1 year ago
I chose the University of Chester for its academic reputation as its well known for being the 4th top university in the Northwest England.rnrnThe University offers around 50 societies and makes international students feel home.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Chester
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 Chester students who took the History (including a Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
95%
high
Teaching on my course
95%
high
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?
98%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
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?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
90%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
med
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
74%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
low
Organisation and management
36%
low
Organisation and management
36%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
41%
low
How well organised is your course?
31%
low
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
62%
low
Student voice
62%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
46%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
77%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
62%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
56%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
68%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Chester. These students are taking History (including a Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Chester graduates who took History (including a Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
25%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Teaching Professionals
20%
Administrative occupations
20%
Secretarial and related occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Chester graduates who took History (including a Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£22.6k
Third year after graduation
£25.9k
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 (including a Foundation Year).
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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