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History and Philosophy BA Hons
Philosophy helps you to acquire the philosophical skills and background knowledge to enable you to engage with some of the deepest questions human beings have ever asked and History can enable you to
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Points of entry for History and Philosophy BA Hons
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Entry requirements for History and Archaeology and History at University of Birmingham
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for History and Philosophy BA Hons at University of Birmingham
A Level History, Medieval History or Ancient History is preferred but we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate an interest in and an aptitude for the study of history and politics. Acceptable subjects include: Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Business Studies, Classical Civilisation, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Geography, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Law, Medieval History, Modern or Classical Languages, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology. If you are not studying one or more of the above then please contact us to discuss your application.
If you are not taking A level History then we will require GCSE History grade 7 and at least one humanities subject at A level or equivalent.
UCAS points for current students on History and Archaeology and History at University of Birmingham
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Most relevant Student Reviews for History and Archaeology at University of Birmingham
member858265
19th May 21
Classics, BA Hons FullTime
i love my course and love learning lecureres are super knowledgebale and super kind read more
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member949043
4th June 20
Modern Languages and History of Art, BA Hons FullTime
Modern languages staff (Spanish) isn't helpful at all and the level of education is low. However, art history staff is very helpful and supportive, always provide as much information as possible, very responsible people. I enjoyed seminars during which we visited many museums and had a study trip to London. Modules are very engaging and there are great optional modules too. read more
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member618023
11th November 15
Classical Literature and Civilisation, BA Hons FullTime
Most of the teachers are very nice and unexpectedly potty, there are a lot of tests if you do some of the language aspects to the course, although they are not mandatory. read more
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Most relevant Student Reviews for History at University of Birmingham
member5115886
24th September 24
History, BA Hons FullTime
Absolutely love my professors they’re so nice and supportive the teaching quality is amazing though I wish we had some different topics within history to study. Brilliant internship opportunities are also given though few read more
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cherryakai
25th July 20
History, BA Hons FullTime
History at UOB is bad value for money. I’m assuming history elsewhere is the same cause the contact hours are so low but we’re really out here paying about 40 quid for one lecture read more
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member447057
31st March 20
History, BA Hons FullTime
Not many contact hours but great variety of topics to study read more
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member946166
27th February 20
Social Anthropology and History, BA Hons FullTime
Excellent course and definitely value for money. read more
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lemonandgravy
28th May 18
History, BA Hons FullTime
Literally all about the middle ages and Islam, could find more info on wikipedia than my lectures. Only 6 hours a week. read more
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member928572
3rd October 17
History, BA Hons FullTime
Good solid course but barely any contact hours read more
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member926769
10th June 17
History, BA Hons FullTime
Really enjoy doing history at UOB! Modules are generally well organised and interesting and lecturers very nice! read more
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efeneh
19th December 16
History, BA Hons FullTime
For me personally, the rating for course content is quite low. This is very subjective, however. I've very much enjoyed my course so far, and I am looking forward to taking a year studying abroad and using the University's immense resources to aid my dissertation. read more
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