95 Bachelor's degrees in Modern History in Europe

The BA in History with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University is a four-year full-time programme designed for aspiring historians. This degree allows students to gain essential skills and knowledge, paving the way for a comprehensive Honours degree without needing to meet level 3 entry requirements.

This Politics and Modern History course from The University of Manchester is one of the longest established programmes of its kind in the country, combining an investigation of the historical development of the modern world with a study of its political machinery and an examination of its political thought in a historical setting.

Ever wondered why global politics works the way it does today? International relations scholars examine how our world functions now, while historians unravel the past to illuminate the present. The International Relations and Modern History with a Placement Year (Hons) programme is offered at University of East Anglia.

The History (Ancient and Modern) course from the University of Oxford enables students to study history from the Bronze Age Mediterranean and Near East, through the Roman Empire, middle ages and early modern period, right up to British, European and World history in the present day. Fruitful comparisons between societies abound, and the methods by which we study them are mutually illuminating.

The International Foundation in Business and Humanities - Modern and Contemporary History programme from INTO Manchester is a preparation degree designed for students who don’t yet meet the language scores or academic requirements for direct entry to their desired programme. 

The online Advanced Diploma in Local History (Online) from University of Oxford is one-year part-time course to help you develop advanced skills in researching local, regional and social history. 

From medieval knights and early modern witches, robbers and French revolutionaries, to the trenches of the First World War. From the slums of Victorian London, the far corners of Empire, into the gilded homes of the aristocracy, and on to the rise of fascism, the History (Hons) course at University of Northampton will take you on a journey through time and help you prepare for your future.

The Modern History and Politics BA (Hons) at Keele University is a three-year, full-time programme that explores the forces shaping our global society. By combining historical analysis with political theory, students develop advanced critical thinking and communication skills through diverse study modes and placement options.

 History (Hons) degree programme offered at University of Kent teaches you to find your own critical voice. You will explore challenging questions about the impact of political, social and cultural change on class, gender, race, injustice and power, and discuss how the past still shapes our world today.  .

The Politics and Modern History B.A. (Hons) programme at Aberystwyth University spans three years, offering a comprehensive exploration of political theory and historical context. This degree combines insights from both the Department of International Politics and the Department of History and Welsh History, providing a rich academic experience tailored to your interests.

The B.A. in History of Art (Hons) at Birkbeck, University of London, is a three-year full-time programme commencing in October 2026. This on-campus course offers flexible attendance options, including part-time study, allowing students to engage deeply with the visual arts and their cultural contexts.

The MA in Modern History (Hons) at University of St Andrews will teach you to analyse historical events from the past five-hundred years from a present-day context. You will choose from a range of optional classes with very broad chronological, geographical and thematic coverage.

This History (Hons) degree from City St George's, University of London will take you on a journey through key historical developments in a range of nations, societies and cultures. You will develop the skills to understand, think about and research the past, and apply those skills to your future career.

On this History (Hons) programme at York St John University you will study a broad range of periods, places and peoples.

The Modern History (Hons) at The University of Winchester is a three-year, full-time programme delivered on-campus. This public study course explores global events from the sixteenth century to the present day. Students develop professional research skills while investigating diverse cultures, empires, and social movements.