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History and Philosophy BA Hons
Analyse beliefs and concepts and consider how past societies worked with our BA History and Philosophy. Studying history and philosophy allows you to question your assumptions and trace the origins of
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26th September 24
History and Philosophy, BA Hons FullTime
all of the lecturers are very adept at teaching and the seminars are perfect for striking a balance between independence and teacher time
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Entry requirements for History and Archaeology and History at University of Reading
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 Reading
Including grade B in History or a humanities-based essay subject.
Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies.
UCAS points for current students on History and Archaeology and History at University of Reading
English language requirements
7.0
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We require a minimum score of 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
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26th September 24
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18th September 24
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