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History BA Hons
The BA (Hons) History degree is directed towards acquisition of a high standard of skills in research, analysis and expression, both written and oral. As a student on the course, you will receive a combination
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16th October 24
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Points of entry for History BA Hons
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Entry requirements for History and Archaeology and History at Durham University
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Required subjects for History BA Hons at Durham University
Specific subjects/grades required for entry:
History at grade A.
Specific subjects excluded for entry:
General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Information:
Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
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member6120214
16th October 24
History, BA Hons FullTime
All teaching here is characteristically fantastic! read more
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member11117709
4th October 24
History, BA Hons FullTime
Overall friendly staff. Some more so than others. Wouldn’t know specifically who my personal tutor is but know of people I would go to for advice. read more
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member879919
28th February 23
History, BA Hons FullTime
Pretty expensive to pay for only 4 contact hours per week and the frequent stirkes read more
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member575356
20th January 23
History, BA Hons FullTime
More face to face 121 time with tutors, e.g. for essay feedback, would be a big improvement - currently your lucky to get a 15 min slot online. This is not the fault of the tutors, who work really hard and give great feedback online, but the university. Staff need paying properly, their workload needs reducing and their pensions need securing. This is not singular to Durham University, but the Uni don't seem to be doing anything constructive to deal with these issues, or issues with lack of/price of accommodation in Durham. Seems like the University management is not fit for purpose. read more
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member965889
1st February 22
History, BA Hons FullTime
Poor syllabus with hands off administration read more
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lisa2009
1st June 21
History, BA Hons FullTime
The courses were very rewarding and interesting. This year was special, but the tutors did their best to provide dynamic online courses. They gave us all the resources we needed to spend a nice year. read more
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member1248435
19th May 20
History, BA Hons FullTime
Absolutely shockingly poor course. The lecturers have no passion for their students progression and hence seminars are awkward occasions. When going to the department for genuine help, I was met with difficult responses, lack of compassion and a total disregard for my wellbeing. Careers advice is generic and the role of the personal tutor is superficial. My tutor was actually changed half way through the course and I was never told. read more
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19th October 24
Classics, BA Hons FullTime
Tutors are fun and helpful. Lectures, though short, are informative. read more
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member1259659
7th June 21
Ancient History and Archaeology, BA Hons FullTime
This is a placeholder review, since PhD in History does not appear as one of the 'Course Options' in this questionnaire. read more
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member747402
18th April 20
Ancient History, BA Hons FullTime
Little teaching time. However the course itself I really enjoyed read more
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Shelbynavone
8th November 19
Ancient History and Archaeology, BA Hons FullTime
I’m actually in the Museum and Artefact Studies MA program. The director of the program is a former curator of the British Museum. There are tons of lectures, opportunities, and resources available to students in this field. read more
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member1321194
23rd March 16
Classics, BA Hons FullTime
Very interesting course with lots of variety read more
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Most relevant Student Reviews for History at Durham University
member6120214
16th October 24
History, BA Hons FullTime
All teaching here is characteristically fantastic! read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member11117709
4th October 24
History, BA Hons FullTime
Overall friendly staff. Some more so than others. Wouldn’t know specifically who my personal tutor is but know of people I would go to for advice. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member879919
28th February 23
History, BA Hons FullTime
Pretty expensive to pay for only 4 contact hours per week and the frequent stirkes read more
Value for Money
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Personal Tutor
Course Content
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member876166
26th January 23
Modern European Languages and History (with Year Abroad), BA Hons FullTime
Great teaching and value for money. Great professors :) read more
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member575356
20th January 23
History, BA Hons FullTime
More face to face 121 time with tutors, e.g. for essay feedback, would be a big improvement - currently your lucky to get a 15 min slot online. This is not the fault of the tutors, who work really hard and give great feedback online, but the university. Staff need paying properly, their workload needs reducing and their pensions need securing. This is not singular to Durham University, but the Uni don't seem to be doing anything constructive to deal with these issues, or issues with lack of/price of accommodation in Durham. Seems like the University management is not fit for purpose. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member965889
1st February 22
History, BA Hons FullTime
Poor syllabus with hands off administration read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
lisa2009
1st June 21
History, BA Hons FullTime
The courses were very rewarding and interesting. This year was special, but the tutors did their best to provide dynamic online courses. They gave us all the resources we needed to spend a nice year. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member1248435
19th May 20
History, BA Hons FullTime
Absolutely shockingly poor course. The lecturers have no passion for their students progression and hence seminars are awkward occasions. When going to the department for genuine help, I was met with difficult responses, lack of compassion and a total disregard for my wellbeing. Careers advice is generic and the role of the personal tutor is superficial. My tutor was actually changed half way through the course and I was never told. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
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