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BA (Hons) History with Foundation

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) History with Foundation is a undergraduate History course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 4 years · Full-time · History · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Our degree courses with Foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress onto a full honours degree at the University of Westminster. Whether you do not feel ready for degree-level study, don’t have the right qualifications, want to change your subject specialism or return to study after an absence from education, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our Foundation year in order to progress onto their full honours degree with us. The Foundation year is designed to give you the opportunity to explore new ideas, opening up new perspectives on the key debates within your chosen field. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Our focus on modern and global history allows you to understand the social, political, economic, and cultural processes that have shaped today’s world - Our focus on equality, diversity and inclusion in the study of History and our emphasis on unearthing the lives and voices of those people who have not traditionally featured in History books - Our Regent Campus means exceptional resources are within walking distance, and London’s museums and archives offer first-class research opportunities and unparalleled options on work placement modules - Our small group tutorials develop students academically and enhance employment potential - Our emphasis on employability; you’ll have access to our dedicated home of careers and enterprise, Zone29, as well as opportunities to connect with a professional mentor, take part in the Humanities Hackathon or choose optional work placement modules - Our study abroad and work placement opportunities, whether for a semester or a whole year Campus: Regent, Central London Duration: 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price for Foundation year only). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Our internship module gives you the opportunity to gain valuable and practical experience in impressive institutions. Access a network of over 3,000 employers at the University’s new home for careers and enterprise, Zone29. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• History Tutorial 1 (Year 1, Core)
• Ideas in History (Year 1, Core)
• Imperial Island, 1760-1867 (Year 1, Core)
• The Making of the Modern World: Global Perspectives on the Long Nineteenth Century (Year 1, Core)
• Protests: From Bread Riots to Extinction Rebellion (Year 1, Option)
• Electives (Year 1, Option)
• Age of Extremes, 1914-1991 (Year 2, Core)
• History Tutorial 2 (Year 2, Core)
• A Sexual History of London (Year 2, Option)
• Empires, Ideas and Politics: Special Subjects in History (Year 2, Option)
• Murder, Media and Morality in late Victorian London (Year 2, Option)
• Sex, Race, Culture and Social Change: Special Subjects in History (Year 2, Option)
• Dissertation for History and History and Politics (Year 3, Core)
• Special Subjects in History (60 credits) (Year 3, Core)
• Archives and Museums Internship (Year 3, Option)
• Special Subjects in History (20 credits) (Year 3, Option)
• The End of History? Crisis and Conflict since the Cold War (Year 3, Option)
• Work Placement for Humanities (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Financial consultancy adviser
• Marketing officer
• Museum curator
• PR and publicity roles
• School teacher
• Security analyst