BA History
Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC We require one of the following subjects: History or a suitable alternative such as Classical Civilisation, English, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Government and Politics, Sociology or Law. IB: 28 points (including 5 in HL History, or a suitable alternative such as English, Philosophy or Social and Cultural Anthropology)
About this course
BA (Hons) History, exploring social, cultural and political developments from medieval to modern periods. Core topics include Research Methods, Historical Research, Communication & Writing, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is taught in Chester's historic environment and offers placements with partners including the Grosvenor Museum, Chester Cathedral, Big Heritage and the Chester Heritage Festival.
Modules
- Introduction to Humanities & Social Sciences
- Global Issues, Cultures & Texts
- Research and Critical Inquiry
- Global Histories: Defining Moments
- History Wars
- Pre-Modern Movements: Crusades, Rebellions, Revolutions
- Modern Spaces: Cultures, Conflicts, Identities
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- History at Work
- Fake History and Conspiracy Theories
- Rewriting History
- Challenging History
- Experiential Learning: Curious Chester
- Work Placement (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- History Dissertation
- History at the Cutting Edge
- History Special Subject 1 - Presenting History
- History Special Subject 2 - Publicising History