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BA (Hons) History Bachelor's degree at the University of Greenwich
BA (Hons) History at University of Greenwich. You'll engage with core theory, research methods, specialist options and an independent project, building professional skills throughout.
BA (Hons)
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About this course
BA (Hons) History is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Greenwich, based in Greenwich 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 20 modules
- Introducing History: Ideas and Practice
- Making the Modern World: Europe, Asia, and Africa in the Long Nineteenth Century
- Empireland? Britain at Home and Abroad
- Mandarin 1
- Mandarin 2
- Mandarin 3
- The Canon: A Short History of Western Literature
- European Languages (French 1)
- European Languages (French 2)
- European Languages (French 3)
- European Languages (French 4)
- European Languages (Italian 1)
- European Languages (Italian 2)
- European Languages (Italian 3)
- Introduction to Politics
- Inequality and Social Change
- European Languages (Spanish 1)
- European Languages (Spanish 2)
- European Languages (Spanish 3)
- European Languages (Spanish 4)
Year 2 11 modules
- History in Practice
- Empire and Nation in the Middle East
- Rebel Earth? History and Politics in the Anthropocene
- “The Turbulent British”: A history of protest across the British Empire 1770 – 1930
- Londonopolis: Material Lives in a Capital City, c.1600-1800
- A Global History of Genocide
- Shakespeare, Then and Now
- Language Research Project (French, Italian, Spanish)
- Liberalism: Freedom & Toleration
- Education and Social Formation
- Sociology of Work
Year 3 5 modules
- The History Dissertation
- Work Placement (Level 6)
- Cities of the Sultans: Life in the Early Modern Ottoman Empire
- Enslavement to freedom? ‘Liberation’ in the British Atlantic World
- Footprints of Everyday Life: The Environmental History of Modern Britain
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 BA (Hons) History course typically moves from historical foundations to independent research. You'll usually begin with core modules in research methods and broad surveys, Medieval and Early Modern worlds alongside Modern world history, grounding you in key periods and how historians construct arguments from sources. In your second year, you'll shift towards focused study of a specialist period or theme, examine how historical interpretations evolve, and explore public history through museums and heritage work. By your final year, you'll undertake an advanced document-led study, choose from specialist options such as modern history, medieval studies, global & imperial history, social & cultural history, public history & heritage, or archival research, and complete an original dissertation based on primary evidence. The course combines critical analysis of how we know about the past with practical experience of historical work beyond the university.
Who it's for
You're suited to this course if you want to study history flexibly around work or other responsibilities. You should enjoy reading widely, analysing primary and secondary sources, and forming evidence-based arguments. Part-time study demands self-discipline and time management, but offers you the chance to apply what you learn to your working life as you progress. You'll develop research skills and deeper understanding of how the past shapes the present, the kind of thinking valued far beyond history careers themselves.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 85% of History graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those in employment, 55% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Graduate earnings across the sector vary: starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £23,500 to £31,000, rising to £25,500–£36,000 after five years. Your earnings will depend on the role, sector and location you pursue. Part-time study can suit those already in work or developing careers alongside their degree.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is delivered part-time at the University of Greenwich's Greenwich campus. The University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; your degree is nationally recognised. The University received Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. You'll study in English.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Published entry112 UCAS points typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
PlacementPublished placement option
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Open daysOpen days: Book now
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
2026 entryLive availability check
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
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 112 UCAS points. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check the University of Greenwich's official course page for the current offer.
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
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.
Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
- 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.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask University of Greenwich whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
International£17,975 / yr
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at University of Greenwich →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
Check providertuition used per year, no published course home fee, total not estimated
total borrowing, course length not published
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.
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All University of Greenwich funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
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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
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£23,500 – £31,000
After 3 years LEO
£20,400 – £28,800
After 5 years LEO
£25,500 – £36,000
national rangeaxis £19,000 – £37,500
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.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across History courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes55%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow 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 SCHOOLSLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Greenwich
All students29,410
International34.6%
Aged 25+28.8%
Historical, philosophical and religious studies across the UK
Students76,495
Aged 25+26.6%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Greenwich campus
1,948 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 512Anti Social Behaviour 482Shoplifting 196Other Theft 157Vehicle Crime 104
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
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International students
What applying to University of Greenwich from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,975 / 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 University of Greenwich’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 University of Greenwich and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by the University of Greenwich. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates earn?
See the career and earnings data for History below (national Graduate Outcomes / LEO figures).
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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