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

History

University of York

(4.1)
169 reviews

Entry requirements

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

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,A

Essential Subjects: History or Classical Civilisation (or equivalent) at grade A is essential.

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
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£26,900 per year
International£26,900 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: V100

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

History gives you an in-depth view of the world. It enhances your understanding of the forces that play a part in economies, societies, cultures, power and faith.

Historians are critical readers of evidence. They understand how to construct knowledge. They're quick to recognise context. And they're adept at constructing engaging arguments and proposing alternative solutions. Study in detail the topics that interest you, as well as exploring themes which span across the centuries. With more than 45 academic staff, the breadth and quality of the modules we offer will ensure that you'll find your niche.

Source: University of York

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

History

Location

Main Site | York

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• History

Start date

October 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of York reviews

(4.1)
Based on 169 reviews from University of York's students and alumni
5 star
39%
4 star
35%
3 star
20%
2 star
4%
1 star
2%
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1st year student

Very good but could improve with including other people who may not be a drinking person

(3)

1 year ago

1st year student

Fun night life but not many shops to go around

(3)

1 year ago

1st year student

Very expensive and the aldi is very far from the east campus. There is a Nisa which is way too expensive for students living by. My accommodation cost is expensive especially living with 12 people.

(1)

1 year ago

1st year student

Very good there is the wellbeing team who can help people during their hard times. Plus there is people who can support thise who may have not found a house or not found any flatmates

(5)

1 year ago

1st year student

I like the accommodations however I dont like the people I am living with. If only they did the application where you match up people by hobbies and interests like Warick University does.

(4)

1 year ago

1st year student

I like the timetable set for them, the module may need to think about not making them all presentations. The teacher is good.

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1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

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 York students who took the 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?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

97%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

92%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

94%

med

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

82%

med

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

80%

low

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

74%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

92%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

64%

low

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

83%

low

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

84%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

74%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

89%

med

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

64%

low

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

93%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

med

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

80%

med

How well organised is your course?

80%

low

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

90%

med

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

93%

med

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

92%

med

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

47%

low

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

93%

high

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

80%

med

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

59%

low

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

90%

med

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

77%

med

Student information

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

History
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female62%Male37%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above93%
Number of students925
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
HistoryA
English LiteratureA
Government and PoliticsA
PsychologyA
MathematicsA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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

Earnings after graduation

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

History and archaeology

Earnings

£22.3k

First year after graduation

£25.9k

Third year after graduation

£30.2k

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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