BA (Hons) Liberal Studies (History)
Start Date:
September 2020; January 2021
Duration:
3 years, full time
Study a degree that’s tailor-made for you.
A liberal arts degree gives you the freedom to focus on the subjects that most interest you. You’ll concentrate on a major area of study while maintaining a breadth of learning spanning the arts, humanities and social sciences.
The History Major offers a critical examination of past societies, events and ideas. You’ll explore a variety of different time periods and geographical locations to gain an understanding of how global histories are created.
You will evaluate historical evidence, compare and contrast opposing viewpoints and draw your own conclusions about the world around you.
Elective modules will help you understand the breadth of this discipline and also give you a broad skillset.
Options to learn a language and study abroad at one of our international partners will help expand your learning and global outlook.
This degree will develop you into a highly employable individual who is able to pursue a career in fields as diverse as politics, publishing, archive and museum work, academia, and journalism.
Tuition Fees
- £18,000 (fee for one academic year. Fees for subsequent years are subject to increase)
Entry Requirements
3 A-levels (typically BCC) or international equivalent Mathematics GCSE at grades A-C/9-4 or equivalent
English Language Requirements
IELTS: Overall score of 6.0 with no score below 5.5 in any of the four components, or equivalent
Course Features
A tailor-made degree that reflects your personal and professional interests
A choice of over 50 electives spanning the arts, humanities and social sciences
Opportunity to study abroad
Direct access to London's world-class cultural and historical resources
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Modules
Year 1
History of London
Introduction to Western History
Study of History
The Formation of Modern Europe
The World’s Religions
Five Elective Modules
Year 2
Medieval and Early Modern England
20th Century Britain
20th Century Europe
20th Century US International History
Topics in International History
Five Elective Modules
Year 3
Advanced Topics in History
Medieval and Early Modern Europe
Philosophy of History
The History of Modern China: Imperialism and Recovery
Five Elective Modules
Major Capstone (dissertation)
Course Leader
Professor Tom Villis
Testimonial
'I really appreciate the open-minded approach to this degree, which applies more accurately to real life. The History major is not based solely on textbook learning but rather focuses more on past experiences with a wide room for interpretation.'
Ragwa Fouda, Egypt