BA History
About this course
BA (Hons) History, exploring social, cultural and political developments from medieval to modern periods. Core topics include Research Methods, Historical Research, Communication & Writing, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is taught in Chester's historic environment and offers placements with partners including the Grosvenor Museum, Chester Cathedral, Big Heritage and the Chester Heritage Festival.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC We require one of the following subjects: History or a suitable alternative such as Classical Civilisation, English, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Government and Politics, Sociology or Law. IB: 28 points (including 5 in HL History, or a suitable alternative such as English, Philosophy or Social and Cultural Anthropology)
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 43%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 9%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Humanities & Social Sciences
- Global Issues, Cultures & Texts
- Research and Critical Inquiry
- Global Histories: Defining Moments
- History Wars
- Pre-Modern Movements: Crusades, Rebellions, Revolutions
- Modern Spaces: Cultures, Conflicts, Identities
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- History at Work
- Fake History and Conspiracy Theories
- Rewriting History
- Challenging History
- Experiential Learning: Curious Chester
- Work Placement (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- History Dissertation
- History at the Cutting Edge
- History Special Subject 1 - Presenting History
- History Special Subject 2 - Publicising History
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA History at University of Chester do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA History at University of Chester?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA History at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BA History at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA History at University of Chester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.