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BA (Hons) · 4 Years · Full-time · 14/09/2026 · UndergraduateUniversity of Strathclyde

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Course summary

The BA in History at the University of Strathclyde allows students to sharpen their critical thinking, communication and research skills while exploring the most fascinating and rich periods of the past.

A diverse portfolio of modules includes early modern Scotland, colonial India, medicine and warfare, Cold War Africa, the birth of modern Japan, conflict in the Middle East, the consequences of industrialisation, and 20th Century Czechoslovakia.

Our staff have an infectious passion for their chosen fields, encouraging lively and stimulating discussion in seminars. They value diverse perspectives, creating a learning environment where students feel comfortable expressing their ideas and challenging conventional wisdom.

Students can choose to explore the history of topics such as empire, genocide, madness, medicine and disease through a critical lens. You will gain valuable insight into the roots of contemporary issues in society and arm yourself with the knowledge to address similar challenges in the future.

Ranked Top 10 in Scotland for History (The Times/Sunday Times University Ranking 2025).

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Strathclyde

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
V100
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
V100
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB - BBB

Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB

Scottish Higher - AAAA

1st sitting: AAAA 2nd sitting: AAAAB (Higher English plus Maths/Application of Mathematics National 5 at grade C or equivalent)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 - 30 points

Year 2 entry: 36-32 Maths SL5

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3

Must include English

Scottish HNC - Pass

HNC Social Sciences: A in Graded Unit; Maths National 5 C, or equivalent

Scottish HND - Pass

HND Social Sciences: AAB in Graded Units may enable second-year entry to History with Politics & International Relations or Psychology with six HNC/HND credit In each of the two subjects

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher

1st sitting: AABB 2nd sitting: AABBB (Higher English plus Maths/Application of Mathematics National 5 at grade C or equivalent) Preferred subjects: - Classical Studies - Drama - Economics - Gaelic - Geography - History - Languages (German/French/Spanish/Italian) - Modern Studies - Philosophy - Politics - Psychology - Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies - Sociology

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Student Outcomes

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65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

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Additional fee information

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