BA (Hons) History

History is much more than the study of the past. It’s also the study of how and why different people have understood, interpreted, or remembered the past. Studying history can help us make sense of the present and inform our ambitions for the future.History evolves with society. The BA in History at the University of Leeds reflects the latest developments in the study of history, providing an exceptionally broad coverage of history both by time period and geography. Our modules range from the fall of the Roman Empire to the 21st century, and focus on the history of Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, Britain and Europe.Core modules will give you a firm foundation in historical skills and the ways in which the past is researched and interpreted. You’ll also have the flexibility to explore a wide range of new historical topics and develop your own areas of specialism and expertise.Our tutors are experts in their field and their research will inform both what history you learn and how you learn it. You'll become an independent researcher with a range of critical thinking and analytical skills that are applicable to a broad range of careers.FacilitiesThe University of Leeds has world-class facilities for historians. The University libraries are among the largest in the UK and offer a course of workshops and webinars to help you make the most of their collections, digital resources and databases. SkillsLibrary also offers one-to-one support to taught students on a wide range of academic and research skills, including academic writing, statistics, and data analysis.Take a look around our three main libraries:Brotherton LibraryLaidlaw LibraryEdward Boyle LibraryThe Brotherton Library’s Special Collections hold a wide variety of manuscript, archive and printed material ranging from the 13th to the 20th centuries. You'll get to explore and handle primary sources throughout your degree. Highlights include:manorial records that explore the lives of ordinary people from the 13th-16th centuriesthe Leeds Russian Archive; a resource for the study of Anglo-Russian relations into the 20th centurythe Gypsy, Traveller and Roma collection that spans the 16th century up to the modern dayFeminist Archive North that includes local, regional and international feminist newsletters, journals and pamphletsthe Liddle Collection of personal papers from thousands of people who lived through the First and Second World WarsThe Special Collections Research Centre has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment and extension, after a generous bequest from the John Victor Bedford Will Trust. This provides new working spaces for individuals or groups and new teaching spaces that feature visualisers and projectors, allowing you to engage with primary sources using the latest techniques.The University is home to the M&S Company Archive. Their records include documents, advertising, photos, films, clothing, and merchandise from throughout Marks & Spencer’s history, offering fascinating insights into social, cultural, and business history.The School of History also has a partnership with West Yorkshire Archive Service (WYAS), the largest archive service outside of London, which has five district archives across the metropolitan region. Their records stretch from the medieval history of the area, through to collections about the UNESCO world heritage sites at Saltaire and Fountains Abbey. It also includes records of Leeds West Indian Carnival, plus the internationally significant Stanley Royd Hospital collection relating to the social and medical history of mental health. Archivists from WYAS are involved in co-delivering a module, which grants you ‘behind the scenes’ access to their collections.You'll also benefit from the School’s partnerships and collaborations with local and national archives, museums and galleries, including the Royal Armouries, Thackray Museum of Medicine, and the Migration Museum.

A-level: AAB Other course specific tests: Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB at A Level and grade A in the EPQ.We welcome applications from mature students with Access qualifications, and from students with a wide range of qualifications.Alternative qualification Access to HE Diploma Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. An interview and a piece of written work may be required. BTEC We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. Cambridge Pre-U D3, M1, M2 International Baccalaureate 35 points overall with 16 at Higher Level Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level) H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers AB in Advanced Highers and AABBB in Highers, or A in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers Welsh Baccalaureate The Welsh Baccalaureate is not typically included in the academic conditions of an offer made to you for this course. If you choose to undertake the Welsh Baccalaureate we would strongly encourage you to draw upon these experiences within your personal statement, as your qualification will then be taken into account both when your application is initially considered by the selection panel and again when reviewed by the admissions tutor at the time your A-level results are passed to us. Other Qualifications European Baccalaureate: 80% Read more about UK and Republic of Ireland accepted qualifications or contact the School’s Undergraduate Admissions Team.