Course Overview
The History degree at Lancaster will develop your critical abilities within a vibrant department of like-minded tutors, students and expert scholars.
Your first year core module 'From the Medieval to the Modern: History and Historians' is designed to extend and deepen your knowledge of the past and introduce you to some major historical topics and themes from the period after the Roman Empire to the present day. You will also become more familiar with the wide range of primary sources used by historians in the writing of history. You'll gain insights into how historians conduct research and interpret the past to better understand the reasons for changing historical interpretations.
In your second and third years you can design your own History degree, focusing on the themes, periods and nations which interest you the most. You can choose from a wide range of options covering British, European, American, Asian and Middle Eastern history, from the eighth to the twentieth century. For example, 'The Origins and Rise of Islam', 'The 'Totalitarian' City: Fascist Rome, Nazi Berlin and Soviet Moscow' and 'Sex and Violence in Imperial India'.
When embarking on my course I was instantly impressed by the enthusiasm of the lecturers and tutors.
Career opportunities
Our History graduates have a number of career paths open to them, including journalism and publishing, marketing, PR and retail management. Core skills including independent research, critical analysis and effective presentation have enabled recent graduates to gain roles with major employers including Marks & Spencer, Santander, BskyB and Sainsbury's.
The interdisciplinary research methodologies, critical analysis, organisational and writing skills developed during our Medieval and Renaissance Studies degree can lead to career destinations including business, marketing, the media, publishing, the Civil Service and the public sector.
Many of our graduates decide to progress to postgraduate studies with us or other institutions, often entering into research and teaching positions.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartI
PartII (Year 3)
- Dissertation
- Special Subject Provisional Registration
For more detailed module information please visit the History department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAA from three A-levels.
General Studies: Accepted as one of 3, if 4 A-levels are offered
Applied A-levels: Considered
Key skills: Not included in offer
Scottish Highers: AAABB
Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
International Bacc: 36 pts overall with 16 from 3 HL subjects
BTEC: DDD
Mature students: Applications strongly encouraged. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
IELTS: 6.5
For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.
Financial Support
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.
The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.
Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our
fees and funding page.
