Course contact details
Student Recruitment Operations Team
Phone:(+44) 0114 225 5533
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB
Course summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.
Course summary
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Work with curious, open-minded experts in modern British, European and global history.
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Examine modern histories of empire and decolonisation, revolution and rights, sex and gender, biopolitics and race, class and migration, and much more.
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Develop valuable, real-world research, communication and critical thinking skills.
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Gain experience with project and placement partners in Sheffield and beyond.
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Enhance your employability and build transferable skills for your future career.
BA Hons History at Sheffield Hallam is a unique opportunity to study with expert historians, exploring insights that teach us about the past, ground us in the present, and guide our future. Sheffield is a city rich in industrial heritage and social movements, providing a fascinating backdrop for examining the big ideas that have shaped the modern world. You’ll learn alongside approachable historians who are eager to help you enhance your passion for history.
For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/History/BA-Honours-History/Full-time/
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- S21
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Sheffield Hallam University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- S21
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBC
T LevelM
UCAS TariffOffer: 112
This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BBC at A Level, DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma, Merit overall from a T Level Qualification, or a combination of qualifications (which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies).
Access to HE Diploma
At least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
We also consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience will also be considered. https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/History/BA-Honours-History/Full-time/
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. |
https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/History/BA-Honours-History/Full-time/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Contextual offer: 96 UCAS points
We make contextual offers to local applicants, applicants living in low participation postcodes and based on other personal circumstances. Click the link to find out more.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £10050 | |
| EU & International | £18900 |
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
Undergraduate home tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £10,050 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some foundation courses: £5,760 for the FY, then £10,050 per year
Undergraduate international/EU tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £18,900 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some health courses: £20,400/£20,900 per year (includes an annual placement supplement of £1,500/£2,000)
Please check individual course pages for fees information. Fees may increase in subsequent years per Government or UKRI regulations. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations
Sponsorship information
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