History

History at the University of Kent offers students a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the past, combining academic rigor with innovative teaching methods. Our programme is designed to develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of historical processes across different periods and regions. Students will have the opportunity to study a diverse range of topics, from ancient civilizations to modern history, through a variety of modules that include political, social, cultural, and economic perspectives. The course encourages independent research and intellectual curiosity, enabling students to analyze historical events and their contemporary implications with confidence. Our experienced faculty members are committed to providing personalized support and fostering a stimulating learning environment. The programme also emphasizes the importance of contextual understanding and encourages students to think critically about sources and interpretations. Throughout their studies, students will enhance their written and oral communication skills, prepare for careers in education, research, journalism, public history, or other fields that value historical knowledge and analytical ability. The university's excellent resources, including well-equipped libraries, digital archives, and collaboration with cultural institutions, enrich the learning experience. Opportunities for placements and internships are available, enabling practical application of skills in real-world settings. Graduates of our History programme leave with a broad understanding of historical developments and a set of versatile skills highly valued by employers. Whether students aim to follow academic paths or pursue professional careers, studying History at the University of Kent provides a solid foundation for lifelong learning and exploration of the human past.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Credits Total Kent credits: 360
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Part-time, Full-time More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

HI426 - Making History: Theory and Practice

HI385 - Introduction to the History of Medicine

HI410 - Early Medieval Europe

HI411 - Later Medieval Europe

HI432 - Early Modern History: The Age of Reformation c. 1450-1600

HI433 - Early Modern History: The Age of Enlightenment c. 1600-1750

HI434 - Introduction to the History of Science

HI435 - A Global History of Empires: 1500-1850

HI436 - A Global History of Empires: 1850-1960

HI437 - War and Diplomacy in Europe c1850-2000

HI416 - Victorian Britain: Politics, Society and Culture

HI425 - Revolutionary Europe 1700-1850

HI390 - The Emergence of America:From European Settlement to 1880

HI391 - The Rise of the United States Since 1880

HI430 - Modern British History (Part Two)

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

HI566 - History Dissertation

HI6002 - The British Army and Empire c1750-1920

HI6009 - Europe and the Islamic World, c 1450-1750

HI6018 - Victorian Science

HI6032 - Persecution, Repression and Resistance

HI6034 - Anglo-French Relations 1904 - 1945

HI6036 - Science Satirised

HI5013 - Popular Religion and Heresy, 1100-1300

HI5023 - The American Civil War Era 1848-1877

HI5031 - African History since 1800

HI5035 - History of Modern Medicine and Medical Ethics,1800-2000

HI5041 - Gothic Art: Image and Imagination in Europe, c.1140-1500

HI5055 - Russia: 1855-1945 Reform, Revolution and War

HI5065 - British History c. 1480-1620

HI5075 - Marvels, Monsters and Freaks 1780-1920

HI5092 - Armies at War 1914-1918

HI5094 - Insurgencies and Counter-Insurgencies: The British and French Experienc

HI6042 - The British Empire: Sunrise to Sunset

HI6025 - Everyday Life in Early Modern Europe

HI6047 - Communist Eastern Europe, 1945-89

HI613 - Conflict in Seventeenth Century Britain

HI632 - The Tools of Empire 1760-1920

HI707 - Britain and The Falklands War

HI742 - The Cold War, 1941-1991

HI763 - How the West was Won (or lost): The American West in the Nineteenth Cen

HI783 - Anglo-Saxon England

HI789 - The Art of Death

HI795 - Inviting Doomsday: US Environmental

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

HI605 - Independent Documentary Study in History

HI6049 - The Rise and Fall of Slavery in the Atlantic World, c. 1500 - 1900

HI6029 - The Great War: British Memory, History and Culture

HI6030 - Empires of Religion

HI6044 - British Politics 1625-1642

HI6045 - Origins of the Second World War

HI6046 - Wolves, Walruses and the Wild

HI5099 - The Wars of the Roses

HI6039 - The Rights Revolution: The 20th Century US Supreme Court & Society

HI6040 - The Discovery of the World c.1450 - 1800

HI6041 - The Crusades in the Thirteenth Century

HI6021 - Famine in Pre-Industrial Societies

HI6024 - Napoleon and Europe, 1799 - 1815

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

Qualification Typical offer/minimum requirement

• A level: ABB including History grade B excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking

• Access to HE Diploma: The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.

• International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall or 16 points at HL including History 5 at HL or 6 at SL

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.

The History program at the University of Kent offers students a comprehensive and engaging exploration of past events, cultures, and societies from a variety of geographical regions and chronological periods. Designed to develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of historical processes, the program provides an interdisciplinary approach that combines traditional historical methods with insights from various other disciplines such as archaeology, politics, and cultural studies. Students have the opportunity to tailor their degree according to their interests, choosing from a wide range of optional modules covering topics such as Medieval history, Renaissance and Early Modern Europe, Modern British history, and global history.

The curriculum is structured to offer both breadth and depth, beginning with foundational modules that introduce key historical concepts and methods, progressing to more specialized courses as students advance through their years of study. In addition to taught modules, students are encouraged to undertake independent research, culminating in a dissertation project that allows them to explore a specific topic in detail under the guidance of expert academics. Throughout the program, students benefit from access to a wealth of resources, including archives, libraries, and digital databases, which support their research and learning.

The Department of History at the University of Kent boasts a distinguished faculty known for their research excellence and diverse academic interests. This enables students to learn from leading historians and participate in vibrant academic discussions. The university also provides opportunities for placements, study abroad programs, and engagement with public history projects, fostering practical skills alongside academic knowledge. Graduates of the History program typically pursue careers in education, research, heritage management, journalism, public history, or continue their academic studies at postgraduate level.

The university itself is located in Canterbury, a historic city rich in cultural heritage, which offers an inspiring backdrop for historical study and exploration. The program emphasizes developing transferable skills such as critical analysis, textual interpretation, and effective communication, which are highly valued in various professional contexts. Overall, the History degree at the University of Kent aims to cultivate informed, analytical, and globally-minded individuals equipped to understand and interpret the complexities of the past and their impact on the present and future.