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History BA Hons
At Bristol you will become part of our community of historians. You will work with a wide range of primary source materials and archives and engage with both classic and cutting-edge historical scholarship.
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member1358449
21st May 21
History, BA Hons FullTime
Really enjoyed my first year of history, the modules are quite broad but so interesting and you can choose what content within them to pursue further. All the lecturers were nice and I actually really liked the flexibility of watching recorded lectures on my laptop.
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Entry requirements for History and Archaeology and History at University of Bristol
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Required subjects for History BA Hons at University of Bristol
Standard offer: AAA including History.
Contextual offer: ABB including A in History.
Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/# for more information about contextual offers.
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Most relevant Student Reviews for History BA Hons at University of Bristol
member12120639
17th October 24
History, BA Hons FullTime
I’m really enjoying this degree, it’s interesting, well taught and assessments are designed to give you transferable skills for future employment read more
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member9118120
7th October 24
History, BA Hons FullTime
Too much emphasis on independent work, begs to question what you’re paying for. read more
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member988866
10th July 23
History, BA Hons FullTime
This degree has a lot of choice involved. It covers a wide range of history where you can write essays about the areas you enjoy most. read more
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member1384660
20th April 23
History, BA Hons FullTime
History at Bristol does allow you some decent choices of optional modules in first year that not all universities do. The first year does focus more on older history however the optional modules allow you to choose more modern history if that is what you prefer. Also the modules for second year appear to give even more choice which is good. read more
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member1358449
21st May 21
History, BA Hons FullTime
Really enjoyed my first year of history, the modules are quite broad but so interesting and you can choose what content within them to pursue further. All the lecturers were nice and I actually really liked the flexibility of watching recorded lectures on my laptop. read more
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Personal Tutor
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yalikejazz?
2nd August 20
History, BA Hons FullTime
My course is great and I enjoy most of the content, there are a few modules which I didn't have much interest in ( but this is down to a personal choice I guess) but overall its been great. They have tried their best with the online teaching but being that this isn't what I signed up for and thus didn't really want to pay so much for online classes, I rate the value for money lower. Overall really great! read more
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member1344181
3rd December 19
History, BA Hons FullTime
It's odd that modules continue once we've completed all the graded coursework for them... who's going to turn up?? read more
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member1044109
29th November 19
History, BA Hons FullTime
first year history at Bristol is chilled but still really engaging. Seminars are really good if your group is open to debate and be chatty. read more
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JC
19th November 15
History, BA Hons FullTime
The only problem with this course is that you don't get enough contact time. read more
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22nd April 24
English and Classical Studies, BA Hons FullTime
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25th October 23
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member1179535
24th February 23
Classical Studies, BA Hons PartTime
Fun course, with lots of fascinating learning to be done here if you are passionate about classics. Covers a range of topics, and you can personalize your degree by choosing different ones. Doesn't lead to any particular career path, so if you want that look elsewhere. read more
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31st January 23
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31st August 17
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Great university, even gave me a job. Also they let my parter stay for free. read more
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24th April 17
History of Art, BA Hons FullTime
Little contact hours in first year with very vague instructions and care. Few teachers enjoy reciting the given reading to the class, wasting the few contact hours. Content is good but possibly vague in a few areas. read more
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23rd February 17
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member12120639
17th October 24
History, BA Hons FullTime
I’m really enjoying this degree, it’s interesting, well taught and assessments are designed to give you transferable skills for future employment read more
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Personal Tutor
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member9118120
7th October 24
History, BA Hons FullTime
Too much emphasis on independent work, begs to question what you’re paying for. read more
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Personal Tutor
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member988866
10th July 23
History, BA Hons FullTime
This degree has a lot of choice involved. It covers a wide range of history where you can write essays about the areas you enjoy most. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
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member1387508
14th June 23
English and History, BA Hons FullTime
I’ve found the course to not be what I expected. It’s good but I don’t feel like I’m learning very much. read more
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member1384660
20th April 23
History, BA Hons FullTime
History at Bristol does allow you some decent choices of optional modules in first year that not all universities do. The first year does focus more on older history however the optional modules allow you to choose more modern history if that is what you prefer. Also the modules for second year appear to give even more choice which is good. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member1358449
21st May 21
History, BA Hons FullTime
Really enjoyed my first year of history, the modules are quite broad but so interesting and you can choose what content within them to pursue further. All the lecturers were nice and I actually really liked the flexibility of watching recorded lectures on my laptop. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
yalikejazz?
2nd August 20
History, BA Hons FullTime
My course is great and I enjoy most of the content, there are a few modules which I didn't have much interest in ( but this is down to a personal choice I guess) but overall its been great. They have tried their best with the online teaching but being that this isn't what I signed up for and thus didn't really want to pay so much for online classes, I rate the value for money lower. Overall really great! read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member1344181
3rd December 19
History, BA Hons FullTime
It's odd that modules continue once we've completed all the graded coursework for them... who's going to turn up?? read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
member1044109
29th November 19
History, BA Hons FullTime
first year history at Bristol is chilled but still really engaging. Seminars are really good if your group is open to debate and be chatty. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
JC
19th November 15
History, BA Hons FullTime
The only problem with this course is that you don't get enough contact time. read more
Value for Money
Teaching Quality
Personal Tutor
Course Content
Job Prospects
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