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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Modern and Contemporary History
University of Leicester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Modern and Contemporary History course at University of Leicester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Leicester. These students are taking Modern and Contemporary History or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | B |
| Psychology | C |
| Government and Politics | B |
| Sociology | B |
| English Literature | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: V140
Here's what University of Leicester says about its Modern and Contemporary History course.
Run in partnership with Politics and International Relations, this course will emphasise the history of the recent past and integrate it with contemporary politics and international relations. Ideal if your main interests lie in the 20th and 21st century – you will be able to concentrate on a focused chronological period, with modules covering a broad geographical range.
You will learn about the various factors, particularly political factors, that shape historical events and our understanding of them. An appreciation of international relations is vital for analysing the fluctuating relationships that countries share with one another, either directly or through international bodies such as the UN. The topical nature of this course will not only help you understand the past but also prepare you to construct informed arguments about events that are unfolding today.
Your first year develops your core knowledge and skills, as well as allowing you to explore aspects of the modern world that particularly interest you. Later on you will have even more freedom to shape your degree around your own interests, choosing modules examining the history and politics of different parts of the world, including Britain, Ireland and Europe; North America and South America; East Asia and South-east Asia; and parts of Africa and the Middle East.
NB. This course was previously named Contemporary History BA
Source: University of Leicester
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of History, Politics and International Relations
Location
Main Site | Leicester
Duration
3-4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• History
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course information page on our website
How you will be assessed
For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course information page on our website
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Leicester
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 Leicester students who took the Modern and Contemporary History course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
95%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
95%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
83%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
81%
med
Academic support
98%
high
Academic support
98%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
98%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
med
Organisation and management
94%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
91%
high
How well organised is your course?
96%
high
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
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?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Leicester. These students are taking Modern and Contemporary History or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Leicester graduates who took Modern and Contemporary History - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
75%
In work, study or other activity
40%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
20%
Teaching Professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
5%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Leicester graduates who took Modern and Contemporary History - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£25.6k
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 and Contemporary 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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