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University of Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
History (with Foundation Year)
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 22 September 2025
- Undergraduate
- Preston Campus
Course summary
Course Overview
On our Foundation Year degree in History you’ll discover how to become a skilled historian, combining the study of British and international history across a broad timespan - from the early modern to the contemporary.
Why study with us
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You’ll have the chance to get involved in international volunteering projects through the University’s Centre for Volunteering and Community leadership (CVCL), with some modules accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).
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You’ll be able to take on a work placement with host organisations such as the Lancashire Archives and the People’s History Museum.
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Develop your own Community History Project , working to a project brief devised by a real client.
What you'll do
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Learn about other cultures or even learn a new language through our Worldwise Learning Centre.
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Gain work experience with public sector heritage and museum organisations through our Centre for Volunteering and Community Leadership.
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Our employability modules combine workplace experience and project management with the wider skills that the study of history entails.
Accreditations
- The Institute is at the leading edge of management thinking and are a globally recognised professional membership body for leaders and managers. Their research into new ideas, techniques and methods ensures that ILM courses are constantly improving, helping to develop students' leadership and management skills.
Future Careers
History Foundation Year could lead to a successful career in business management, the civil service, teaching, museum, library and archive work.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Preston Campus
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 22 September 2025
Apply by
29 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:
- 4W22
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 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:
- 4W22
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff56 points
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Contextual admissions
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Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education and work, for life. We offer reduced entry tariffs for students from areas of relative disadvantage, with lower rates of participation in higher education, as well as those who have spent time in the care system. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will automatically make you a contextual offer if you are eligible.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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