BA History
About this course
BA (Hons) in History BA (Hons), a history degree focused on the study of modern and contemporary societies, global political shifts, and cultural developments. Core topics include Research Methods, Historical Research, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme offers flexible study durations including a placement year and a part-time study route, alongside opportunities to complete a major independent dissertation project in the final year. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules such as Modern Britain since 1800, Journeys and Places, Nationalism and Revolutions in the 19th Century, and Ideology, War and Society in the 20th century. Year two advances these themes by examining international relations, labour history, and methodology via Global Cold War, Exploring Work and Society, Migration, Multiculturalism and Racism, and Investigating the Past: Theory and Method. The final year involves specialized study and advanced inquiry through modules including Special subject, Empire and its Aftermath, The War at Home: 1939-1945, and Dissertation. Students can tailor their academic path by choosing an English Literature route or selecting specialized topics spanning photography, sport, war and conflict, migration, ethnicity, and racism.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 26 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 98%: 222 offers from 226 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 43%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 12%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Modern Britain since 1800
- Journeys and Places
- Nationalism and Revolutions in the 19th Century
- Ideology, War and Society in the 20th century
- Global Cold War
- Exploring Work and Society
- Migration, Multiculturalism and Racism
- Investigating the Past: Theory and Method
- Special subject
- Empire and its Aftermath
- The War at Home: 1939-1945
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,500.
What do graduates of BA History at De Montfort University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History at De Montfort University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA History at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA History at De Montfort University?
98% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 222 offers from 226 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA History at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA History at De Montfort University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.