Overview
If you are weighing up Modern History BA, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Modern History is research led, teaching you to handle evidence and build an argument from it. We currently work with 39 universities on this course across 27 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £15.500 to £32.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
The same versatile training as history with a period focus, and the destinations are the same: research, policy, media, law and teaching. Archival and quantitative skills widen the options.
Roles graduates go into
- Researcher or analyst
- Policy officer
- Archivist, after further training
- Heritage and interpretation officer
- Journalist or author
- History teacher, with a teaching qualification
Where they work
- Civil service and public bodies
- Archives and heritage organisations
- Publishing, media and broadcasting
- Professional services
- Schools and universities
After the course
A professional archives qualification, a PGCE, or a doctorate, depending on the route.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£15,500 - £32,000