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

Modern History

Entry requirements

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

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,B

Contextual offer: BBB.

Most popular A-levels studied

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

Modern history
SubjectGrade
HistoryB
PsychologyB
Government and PoliticsC
GeographyB
MathematicsB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: V140

Here's what University of East Anglia says about its Modern History course.

Overview

Are you fascinated by the events that have unfolded in the centuries since the French Revolution of 1789? Do you wonder why nations succeeded and failed, how societies dealt with the impact of empire, or how battles for social justice were won? On our BA Modern History degree, you’ll study the forces that have shaped our world.

You’ll be taught by a team of internationally-recognised historians and learn about developments around the globe – from the Soviet Union to modern Japan, from modules examining propaganda to landscape history, and beyond. You’ll learn how to develop and communicate your own ideas, and how to interpret historical sources.

Choice will be at the heart of your Modern History degree. Building on a firm grounding in your first year, in your second and third years you’ll choose from a wide range of optional modules. You’ll decide how to build your course, tailoring your studies to your interests.

Norwich is an ideal place to study, with a rich history of its own. Nowadays it’s a lively modern city, and on our beautiful campus you’ll benefit from our strengths in British, European and global research, including internationally renowned centres in Eastern European history and East Anglian studies. You’ll have the chance to gain first-hand experience of history through our network of partnerships with heritage organisations such as Norfolk Museums.

The skills you learn will be invaluable in the workplace. Our graduates have gone on to careers as varied as the Civil Service, media, local government, law, finance, heritage, teaching and many more. And if you’re thinking of taking your study of history further, our degree will provide a vital foundation.

Disclaimer

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Source: University of East Anglia

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

School of History and Art History

Location

Main Site | Norwich

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Modern history

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
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
International£23,100 per year

University of East Anglia student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 120 reviews from University of East Anglia's students and alumni
5 star
39%
4 star
41%
3 star
15%
2 star
4%
1 star
1%
All reviews

Showing 110 reviews

Unknown year

2 years ago

Overall id say that the inversity is okay, the course is good however the lectuerers arent the best and often times lectures feel quite pointless. Things cost a lot here too, with the laundrette and shop being very overpriced making it hard to budget money easily. However, the camous looks quite nic...

(3)
Overall

Foundation year student

2 years ago

Uni life is very fun. You get to spend time with your friends and they're always there so you don't get bored. Norwich is a very average city but again you get used to it and it's also very historic

University life

Foundation year student

2 years ago

Cost of living is hard personally but you get used to it. It depends on how you manage your money

Finance

Foundation year student

2 years ago

The student union are there all the time and are very supportive. They practically run the university and make it seem amazing. They run events almost every day and week and make the uni thrive.

(5)
Student Union

Foundation year student

2 years ago

I haven't had any issues but they're supportive and available when u need them

(4)
Support

Foundation year student

2 years ago

Accommodation is definitely good and like a hotel. The library is open 24/7 and the campus kitchen has very good food. My room is amazing I opted for en suite room which is better than others. We share a kitchen which is ok as it can get dirty quickly. But other than that all is good

(5)
Facilities

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East Anglia

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 East Anglia students who took the Modern History course - or another course in the same subject area.

History

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

97%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

99%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

90%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

89%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

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?

71%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

89%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

90%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

82%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

85%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

80%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

98%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

78%

med

How well organised is your course?

87%

med

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

89%

med

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

94%

med

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

83%

low

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

54%

med

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

88%

med

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

83%

med

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

71%

med

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?

85%

med

Student information

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

Modern history
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female32%Male68%
Where students come from
International4%UK96%
Student performance
2:1 or above83%
Number of students75
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of East Anglia graduates who took Modern History - or another course in the same subject area.

History

Graduate statistics

52%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

88%

In work, study or other activity

60%

Say it fits with future plans

35%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

17%

Business and public service associate professionals

16%

Administrative occupations

10%

Elementary occupations

10%

Teaching Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

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

History and archaeology

Earnings

£21.9k

First year after graduation

£24.8k

Third year after graduation

£29.6k

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 Modern 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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