Overview

Key facts

This History (Hons) BA course from De Montfort University will hone your ability to absorb, understand and communicate complex information. As you progress through the course, we’ll challenge you with more in-depth explorations and you’ll be supported by a passionate teaching team who provide an interactive and dynamic learning environment.
You will choose from a broad range of modules which are taught by lecturers who are leading experts in their fields. We cover British, South Asian, European, African and North and South American history and also offer unique specialist topics such as history of photography, history of sport and leisure, and history in the workplace.

Graduate careers

The History in the Workplace module offers work experience opportunities, awareness of History related careers and prepares you to improve your employability skills. Our graduates have gone on to forge successful careers in various professions, such as in teaching, law, public relations, marketing, journalism, civil service and the heritage and museum sectors, including roles such as:

Deputy Manager at the National Waterways Museum

Communication and Marketing Executive at Cambridge University Press

Associate at multinational law firm Eversheds Sutherland

Head of History at a high school

Graduates also have the opportunity to undertake further studies such as in History MA or the Sports History and Culture MA at DMU.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Presenting and Representing the Past

The Making of the Modern World

Twentieth Century Europe

Modern Britain

British India

Visualising the Modern World

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History Modern History View 651 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

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General requirements

112 points from at least 2 A levels and including grade C in History or
BTEC Extended Diploma DMM and including grade C in A level History or
International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points

Plus five GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above.

Pass Access with 30 level 3 credits at Merit in History and GCSE English (Language or Literature) at grade 4 or above.

It is normally required that students have had a break from education from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above

More requirements:

International application form
A copy of your qualifications
A copy of your English language certificate
A personal statement of at least 500 words explaining why you want to study your chosen course at DMU and any additional information that will support your application
A copy of your passport
One reference

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Tuition Fees

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16250 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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