Course Overview

At Leicester, you will be able to explore a wider range of periods, themes, and approaches to history than you are likely to have encountered before. A high degree of flexibility and choice is built into the course from the first year onwards €“ our range of expertise will allow you to build your degree around your own areas of interest, and narrow your focus to the eras, events, and figures that truly fascinate you. We offer a large choice of subjects from the fifth century to the contemporary world, and from all parts of the world: Britain, Ireland, and Europe; Eastern Europe and Russia; China, Japan and India; North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean; parts of Africa and the Middle East; and Australia. You will have access to library collections that date back to the 12th Century. And if you want to feel the history of another city beneath your feet, you have the option to spend a year studying overseas.

General Eligibility

A/AS-levels: AAB-ABB at A-Level. We prefer A-Level History, though this is not essential. Two AS-Levels considered in place of one A-Level. General Studies is accepted

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Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.