Skip to main content
UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: HIS2

History

University of Buckingham
Buckingham, England
Visit University Website
2 yearsDuration
£44,400Per Year (Intl)
£22,200Home Fee
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Buckingham, the BA (Hons) History provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Buckingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. History is one of the most popular subjects among UK university students, and with good reason. Having a historical perspective enables people to make sense of today’s rapidly changing world. Employers like it because history teaches you to think for yourself, to work under pressure, and to construct a coherent argument from the evidence. International tuition fees are £44,400 per year, home/UK fees are £22,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Early Modern Britain and Europe
Victorian Britain and Industrial Society
Twentieth Century European History
British Empire and Imperial History
Historical Methods and Research Skills
Global Migration and Diaspora Studies
Heritage
Memory and Public History
Independent Dissertation Project
UCAS Code:HIS2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
View on university website

Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BBC

Applications are individually considered by the Admissions Office and other factors may be taken into account. Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcome to apply. Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken in to consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Foundation options are also available. Please contact the Admissions Office (admissions@buckingham.ac.uk or +44 (0)1280 820227) for more information. Applications to Buckingham are individually considered by the Admissions Tutor and other factors may be taken in to account. Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcome to apply, including if you have a mix of BTEC and A levels. Equivalent A level grades are also accepted (for example BBD equivalent to BCC) Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken in to consideration and result in a slightly lower A-level grade offer.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£44,400

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£88,800

Home Student Fee

£22,200

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH20-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

8 Scholarships Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

Merit

Beloff Scholarship

University of Buckingham · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

Coase Scholarship

University of Buckingham · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

Congdon Scholarship

University of Buckingham · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

Gregory Scholarship

University of Buckingham · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

High Achiever Scholarship

University of Buckingham · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of Buckingham

About University of Buckingham

University of Buckingham offers History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

QS World
UK Ranking
3,455+Students
43+Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com

Explore All Courses