Overview

Question some of the myths, preconceptions and prejudices that surround History and Philosophy. Within the History and Philosophy (Hons) course from University of Birmingham you’ll analyse historical events and political systems from the Middle Ages to the modern day, all while considering how societies function in a range of geographical locations.

Career

91% of the History and Philosophy graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of the course (Discover Uni stats 2022, Graduate Outcomes survey). You will have an excellent opportunity to develop skills that are attractive to employers.

These skills include:

Strong communication skills

A deep understanding of the past

The ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information

Leadership and teamwork

The ability to form concise and articulate arguments

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Discovering the Middle Ages

Making of the Modern World 1500-1800

The Making of the Contemporary World: Modern History c. 1800 to the Present

The History of Africa and its Diaspora

Moral and Political Philosophy

Reasons to Believe

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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UK deadline: 14 January

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Philosophy View 664 other Bachelors in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levelsIf studying History at A-level we require:

A-level in History or Medieval History or Ancient History or Early Modern History.

IB

6,6,5 including 32 points overall.

BTEC qualifications

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.

BTEC Diploma: DD, plus a B at A level in the required subject/s mentioned above.

BTEC Subsidiary Diploma: D, plus AB at A level, including the required subject/s mentioned above.

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Tuition Fees

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25320 GBP / year

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9790 GBP / year

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Free

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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