A-Level Entry
See entry requirements
UCAS Points
104 - 120 points
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000
About this course
Join our unique History degree in the Faculty of Media & Communication, where we'll debate and question Modern, Public, and Media History. You'll develop practical and professional skills, equipping you for a range of exciting careers.Bournemouth University is ranked in the top 10 universities for History in the Guardian University Guide 2023. You’ll delve into a rich array of sources—newspapers, online sites, sound recordings, television, and film—to explore a broad spectrum of fascinating topics. This dynamic approach, combined with traditional historical study, will bring history to life in vivid and unexpected ways. You'll be assessed through different forms including exhibitions, posters, websites, podcasts, blogs, and even a mock peace conference, in addition to traditional essays and exams. Engage with public history working with a range of outside agencies including museums, archives and heritage organisations Develop a proposal for a public history event, working with organisations such as Bournemouth Blind Society, BCP council, National Motor Museum and the Museum of East Dorset Gain valuable experience during a four week or optional 30-week placement. Work with organisations such as Dorset History Centre, Huntley Film Archives, Highcliffe Castle, RNLI and ABA Antiques
Why study BA (Hons) History at BU?
Entry Requirements
A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
BTEC DMM
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Sandwich
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. Salary: £25,000
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Poole
Avg. Salary: £25,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
4112 Local government administrative occupations
4214 Company secretaries and administrators
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
4111 National government administrative occupations
Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Poole
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- History
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £25,000