Course Overview

Studying history enables us to put ourselves and our societies into perspective, establishing connections between the events, ideas, and people that built past and present worlds. Here at Huddersfield, youll be able to engage with different approaches to history and work with primary source materials in dynamic and innovative ways. History has a 91.6% student satisfaction rating (NSS 2020). Our History modules cover a range of eras from medieval to modern times and are geographically diverse allowing you to investigate the periods that inspire you most. Youll gain valuable real-world experience. The 5-week work experience placement in Year 2 and the optional year-long placement after the second year could help open up your graduate employment prospects. You can get creative with opportunities to design a marketing pitch for a historical film or an interactive sound walk. 100% of students agree that 'staff is good at explaining things' (NSS 2020). Opportunities to explore our innovative award-winning archive at Heritage Quay and the newly opened Holocaust Learning and Exhibition Centre. You could also join the student History Society, and organize trips, debates, and social events.

General Eligibility

A Level - BBB-BBC

BTEC - DDM-DMM

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.