Why study BA (Hons) History at BU?

  • ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ is ranked in the top 10 universities for History in the Guardian University Guide 2023.Ìý

  • 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.Ìý

  • 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 organisationsÌý
  • 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, RNLIÌýand ABA Antiques

Find out more about the content of this course.

Where could a History degree take you?

Our aim is to help shape you into a developed critical thinker, informed, skilled, and enterprising. Upon graduation you’ll join our history alumni who enter a variety of careers including teachers, heritage workers, archivists, and researchers. We’re proud of our alumni and relish in opportunities to invite them back, so be inspired by those who return to share their insights and have walked before you and be determined to come back and share your experiences with those who will walk after you.Ìý

Key information

Next start date:

September 2025, September 2026

Location:

²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, Talbot Campus

Duration:

3 years full-time with a 4-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a 30-week placement.

Required subjects:

All subjects considered

Entry requirements:

For September 2025 entry: 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. For more information check out our full entry requirements.

International entry requirements:

For September 2025 entry:ÌýIf English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0Ìýin reading or writing and 5.5 in all other components,Ìýor equivalent. For more information, check out our international entry requirements.