BA (Hons) History Bachelor's degree at Sheffield Hallam University
BA (Hons) History at SHU. You'll work across core theory, research methods and applied practice, developing analytical skill in how past events are understood and interpreted.
About this course
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BA (Hons) History is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at SHU, based in City Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for History, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Common People? Local Voices, Global HistoriesCompulsory60 credits
Module details
How have global events shaped local, regional and national histories, including the diverse communities from which we come? Focusing on the history of Sheffield in global context, you will explore topics such as protest and activism; popular culture; industrialisation, class and gender; race and empire; enslavement and abolition; migration and globalisation; and sex and sexuality. Integral to the module will be films, field trips and museum and archive visits, through which you will enhance your
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Empires: Expansion, Decline, LegacyCompulsory20 credits
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The imperial past continues to shape our present. This module examines the history of modern empires, their expansion, governance, decline and legacies. Topics may include: Expansion, Racial 'science', Settler colonialism, Violence and Resistance, Colonial governance, Empire at home, Empire at war, Environmental impacts, Development, Decolonization, Socialism and liberation movements, Legacy and memory. The module aligns with the course emphasis on global connections and the making of the modern
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Sex, Gender And Sexuality In HistoryCompulsory20 credits
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Revolution is not only political, it can also be personal. You will explore some of the key changes in gender relations and attitudes towards sexuality in the modern period. This module aligns with the course emphasis on hidden voices/'history from below' and explores themes which are very current in the modern world. Topics may include: C19th debates about prostitution, Suffrage and early feminism, Masculinity and femininity in wartime, 1960s 'sexual revolution', Second Wave Feminism and its Ex
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- The Global Age Of RevolutionsCompulsory20 credits
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The modern world has been shaped by tumultuous moments of revolutionary change. You will develop a familiarity with conceptions of revolution and extend debates about European ideologies of 'liberty' and rights into global contexts, to explore revolutions in the American colonies; France; the Caribbean; Latin America and India. This module aligns with the course emphasis on global connections and the making of the modern world. and introduces some of the course's key concepts: democracy, war, en
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
Year 2 5 modules
- Applied HistoryCompulsory60 credits
Module details
How will studying History prepare you for graduate-level employment and help you make a vital contribution to society? In this module you will choose from a number of placement opportunities to work with industry professionals from a variety of sectors, including education, museums, and heritage. Through this immersive experience you will gain valuable employability experience, including how to liaise with external partners, knowledge of project management, and understanding of workplace and pro
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Bodies: Shaping SocietiesCompulsory20 credits
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Does appearance matter, and why? Did you know that bodies have a history? In this module we will explore how bodies have been shaped, both conceptually and biologically. You will study a range of topics, such as eugenics, biopolitics, public health, race, sex and body mass/fat shaming. We will draw on a range of perspectives in the history of medicine, science, biopolitics, sport, and new fields such as the history of disability and the history of emotions.
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Moving People: History Across BordersCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Migration is key to understanding the modern world. It touches upon a huge number of other issues explored on the course, including class, gender, nations, borders, transnational networks and exchanges, and labour exploitation and protest. On this module you will learn how the history of migration intersects with the changing relationship and entanglements between the 'global north' and the 'global south'. Topics may include: Displacement and resettlement, Migrant labour regimes, Humanitarian ne
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Popular Movements And The Fight For RightsCompulsory20 credits
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Since the late eighteenth century, popular movements across the world have sought to establish and expand human rights. In this module you will use global historical case studies to explore the goals, tactics and strategies that popular movements have used to challenge power structures. You will study the way different groups – e.g. working people, women, students, colonised peoples – have mobilised to fight for a range of rights.
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
- Study Abroad - Creative IndustriesElective60 credits
Module details
This module is for undergraduate students to study abroad in their second year, Semester 2 (only for courses that offer this option). With this module, you can spend a semester at one of the University's approved partner institutions worldwide – from Europe to the Americas, Asia Australia or Canada. Study Abroad plays an important role in the University's commitment to an engaging, challenging, and thriving learning culture. It offers opportunities to experience other academic cultures and foste
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
Year 3 1 modules
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional DiplomaCompulsory
Module details
The aim of this module is to enhance students' professional development through the completion of and reflection on meaningful work placement(s). A work placement will provide students with opportunities to experience the realities of professional employment and experience how their course can be applied within their chosen industry setting. The placement will: Allow student to apply the skills, theories and behaviours relevant and in addition to their course, Enable students to enhance their in
Assessment: Coursework (100%)
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
A History degree at Sheffield Hallam builds your understanding of how historians work with evidence and argument. You'll usually start with foundations in sources, archives and historical reasoning, followed by broad surveys spanning Medieval to Modern worlds. As you progress, you move toward focused study of particular periods or themes through primary sources, alongside learning how historical interpretations develop and change. In later stages, you'll specialise in areas such as modern history, medieval studies, global and imperial history, social and cultural history, public history and heritage, or archival research. Your degree typically culminates in an original research project in which you analyse primary evidence independently.
Who it's for
You're suited to this course if you're curious about how historians construct knowledge from sources, and you enjoy building detailed arguments from evidence. You'll work well here if you're willing to question received interpretations and engage seriously with different historical perspectives. Part-time study works if you're balancing other commitments whilst wanting intellectual challenge and the space to develop as a researcher and thinker.
Careers & job market
Across History courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those in work, 55% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National earnings data shows starting salaries (15 months after graduation) in the range £23,500–£31,000, rising to £25,500–£36,000 after five years. Sheffield Hallam holds Gold in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework (2023), reflecting quality in teaching and learning support. Your degree is nationally recognised and qualifies you for professional development across sectors including heritage, public administration, law and publishing.
University & format
This BA (Hons) History is studied part-time at Sheffield Hallam University, a university located at the City Campus in Sheffield. The course is taught in English and leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree. Sheffield Hallam University holds Gold in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework 2023. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, degrees from this institution are nationally recognised.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at SHU →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What History graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in history · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs History nationally
National figures for History graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How History graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where History graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Museums & archives
- Heritage bodies
- Schools
- Civil service & media
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit History graduates.
History & Humanities Lead, Flexible, Impactful TeachingChartereastdulwichHistory & Humanities Lead, Flexible, Impactful TeachingThe Charter Schools Educational TrustHistory Teachers in Kirklees and HalifaxCV-LibraryHistory TeachersSABIS NETWORK SCHOOLSWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Sheffield Hallam University
Historical, philosophical and religious studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around City Campus
3,427 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is History right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to SHU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £18,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check SHU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with SHU and gov.uk before you apply.
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