BA History
About this course
BA (Hons) in History, covering a broad chronological range from ancient to modern periods. Core topics include research methods, historical research, fieldwork, project management, and global and comparative perspectives. The final-year dissertation requires an 8,000–10,000-word independent study drawing on primary sources. Students may undertake a study abroad year or complete a work placement in a heritage or archive setting.
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Entry requirements
104-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on the UCAS website which may be of interest.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 9%
- South East: 61%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Case Study in History
- Global Histories
- Medieval Worlds
- Modern Worlds
- History in Practice
- Themes in History
- Sources in History
- Semester 1 Option A: People and Places
- Semester 1 Option B: Making History
- Semester 2 Option C: Field Trip
- Semester 2 Option D: Work Placement
- Whole Year Option: Year Abroad
- Dissertation
- Depth Study in History
- Comparative Study in History
- Contested History
- Semester 1 Option A: History and Heritage
- Semester 1 Option B: Histories on Screen
- Semester 2 Option C: The Past Matters
- Semester 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA History at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for History.
What do graduates of BA History at University of Winchester 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 Winchester?
81% 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 Winchester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA History at University of Winchester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.