Study History and Philosophy - BA (Hons) at University of Reading in the UK, History

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Analyse beliefs and concepts and consider how past societies worked with our BA History and Philosophy. Studying history and philosophy allows you to question your assumptions and trace the origins of modern societies and cultures.Discover a thousand years of history whilst experiencing all the specialist areas on offer at the University of Reading. Studying philosophy will equip you with the ability to think logically, to evaluate arguments critically, and to challenge your own ideas and those of other people.The University of Reading ranks in the top 100 for Arts and Humanities globally (=92 in QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025) and in the top 125 universities in the world offering History, Philosophy and Theology (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, 2025). For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/history-ug/ba-history-and-philosophy

Which department am I in?

History

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£25,850.00 (US$ 33,383) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Main Site

Whiteknights,

Pepper Lane,

Reading,

Wokingham,

RG6 6UR, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£26,850.00 (US$ 34,675) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Site

Whiteknights,

Pepper Lane,

Reading,

Wokingham,

RG6 6UR, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Including at least 12 level 3 credits in History or a humanities-based essay subject.Humanities-based essay subjects include: Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.