BA (Hons) History

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From landscapes and air pollution to the politics of revolution, learn about how modern history continues to shape our world.

As part of this course, you’ll:

Learn how historians look to the future based on their understanding of the past
Expand your knowledge of social, cultural and political development from 1700 onwards
Analyse documents including films, official records, personal narratives and letters in the context of global events
Work directly with communities in Leeds and help uncover the city's rich history
Gain transferable skills in research, writing and critical analysis to become a highly employable graduate

We celebrate students and staff with a true passion for the arts and humanities.

We’ll nurture your passion. This course will develop your creative and critical thinking through:

Inspired teaching and intellectual debate
Day-to-day interaction with award-winning authors and playwrights
A rolling programme of media industry professionals, published lecturers and world-renowned researchers

Building your future potential
As a student in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, you’ll be encouraged to think about your future career right from the start of your learning journey. Information and advice about relevant future career options will be built into the first year of your degree. During your second and third years of study, you’ll be able to choose modules with live brief learning challenges (real life projects designed by employers) and work placement opportunities.

Career opportunities
We’ll open your mind to the wide range of opportunities to pursue a career you love. This could be anything from writing and teaching, through journalism and copywriting, business and marketing, to research and publishing.

Heart of culture and the arts
Leeds is the Northern heart of culture and the arts. Your campus sits in the very centre of the city, surrounded by numerous museums, art galleries, theatres, film production companies and recording studios.

We work directly with Leeds museums and galleries and many regional events, including the Ilkley Literature Festival and the Leeds West Indian Carnival.

Diverse research community
Our research and teaching explore a diversity of topics, from South Africa under Apartheid to the cultural impact of the LGBTQ community, and on-line racism in football to 21st-century genres.

Hands-on learning
We're also very hands-on. You’ll have access to regular conferences, seminars and events organised by our Centre for Culture and the Arts, and collaborations with institutes and cultural organisations.

The entrance Carnegie School of Sport building and outdoor seating area on Headingley Campus

History was always my favourite subject at school and my course focused on social and cultural history which is my passion. By studying major events in world history, from the French Revolution to the Cold War, I'm now able to bring my interpretations of exhibitions and artworks to life and keep my visitors thoroughly engaged.

Holly Gilpin Visitor Assistant, Leeds Art Gallery

everything you need to know

entry requirements

You will require a High School Grade 12 Diploma

Grade: GPA of 3 or above

English language requirements: High School Diploma Grade 12 English Grade C and a GPA of 3 overall OR AP English Grade 3

PLUS one or more of the following qualifications:

SAT Reasoning Test
Grade: Score of 1270 (including a minimum of 650 in Reading and Writing, and 620 in Math)
English language requirements: SAT Reasoning Test 650 in Reading and Writing or SAT Subject Test 550 in English (if test was taken before June 2021)

OR

American College Testing (ACT)
Grade: Overall score of 26 or above
English language requirements: ACT score including English overall score of 26

OR

2 Advanced Placement (AP) exam results
Grade: 3 or above
English language requirements: High School Diploma Grade 12 English Grade C and a GPA of 3 overall OR AP English Grade 3

Other relevant qualifications may also be considered as part of your application.

Fees & funding

Find out more about the cost of the course, which includes your university tuition, your accommodation fees, and your coaching programme.

Pricing

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How to apply

History student, Sophia Lambert, shares how the history of Leeds inspires her study From exhibitions and events to museums which showcase different periods of history, current student Sophia tells us why she chose to study History in Leeds, and how the city inspires and supports her study at Leeds Beckett.

I'm Sophia Lambert and I studied history. I chose Leeds Beckett because when I came on the open day I had the opportunity to speak to the lecturers and really liked the passion and enthusiasm that they had for the subject. So when I came on the open day I got to speak to students who are already here and they just made it sound like a really great place to come and study. I really like the environment and the lecturers were really friendly and approachable. Leeds is a great place to study history. There's so much going on—lots of exhibitions and events, lots of different types of museums. For example, if you're interested in military history, there's the Royal Armouries Museum. If you're interested in social history, you can always visit Abbey House Museum as well. You get to study lots of different types of history that you don't necessarily get to study at school. For example, digital history: learn how to build websites, how to make a podcast, and how to use WordPress. These are all things that employers are really looking for—transferable digital skills. My lecturer told me recently about an opportunity to go and work at a museum as a heritage volunteer, and this is something that I took up and I really enjoy it. I also really like the social learning space because that's the hub of the School of Humanities and Cultural Studies. It's a great space to meet your friends and sit and talk and help each other with work as well. In the future, after I finish my degree, I'd love to do a master's in modern history and then eventually a PhD, and that's how my lecturers have inspired me. They care so much about their subject and they're passionate. It makes me want to do well, and I'd love to be able to lecture in modern history.