
This four-year BA (Hons) History with Foundation Year program is designed for students who may not meet the standard entry requirements for a degree. The foundation year equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in higher education. You'll delve into the past, exploring the people, ideas, conflicts, and movements that have shaped the world across various centuries and cultures. The course emphasizes critical thinking, research, and communication skills, preparing you for a range of careers in heritage, education, the public sector, arts, and business. You'll have opportunities to engage with history beyond the classroom through visits to archives, museums, and historic sites, including those within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Canterbury.
The curriculum includes a foundation year followed by three years of study. Core modules focus on developing historical understanding and research skills. Interdisciplinary and employability modules are also integrated, particularly in the second year, allowing students to explore contemporary issues and apply their learning to real-world briefs. A major project in the final year allows for in-depth independent research.
The course emphasizes transferable skills highly valued by employers, such as empirical research, critical thinking, and clear writing. Graduates are prepared for careers in heritage, education, the public sector, arts industries, and business. The program aims to equip students with a portfolio of work to showcase their abilities to potential employers.
The university takes an inclusive approach, considering all aspects of an applicant's achievements, experiences, and aspirations. Relevant work, voluntary, or professional experience is taken into account.
Tuition fees are payable annually. Home fees are set in line with UK Government caps for classroom-based subjects. The University intends to increase tuition fees in line with the UK Government's announced cap increase of 2.71% for the 2026/27 academic year.
Entry to the foundation year does not require standard Level 3 entry qualifications. The university considers all aspects of an applicant's achievements, experiences, and aspirations, including relevant work, voluntary, or professional experience.
International students will pay £17,000 per year for the BA (Hons) History with Foundation Year programme. Tuition fees are payable annually.
This is a four-year bachelor's degree program. It includes a foundation year followed by three years of undergraduate study.
The programme is currently in clearing. If you have your results, you can apply now via the portal; if not, you can sign up for clearing support or call the university at 01227 926000 to discuss options.
Graduates are prepared for careers in heritage, education, the public sector, arts industries, and business. The course emphasizes transferable skills like empirical research, critical thinking, and clear writing, valued by employers.