The foundation year offers an innovative pathway into your degree. It is the first part of a four-year degree programme. It provides an alternative route for those unable to meet the traditional entry requirements for a three-year degree. It will prepare you for your degree studies in a supportive and stimulating learning environment.You will begin with an exploration of education and society, before moving onto consider including identity, being human and the digital world. Over the course of the year, you will build the skills and experience to prepare you for your chosen degree.BA (Hons) HistoryEmbark on a journey through time with our history degree and discover unexpected stories that will challenge your perspective and hone your critical thinking skills. Our programme offers a dynamic approach to learning by integrating your unique interests with academic expertise. Together, we’ll explore the complex landscape of human experience and navigate unfamiliar terrain. Along the way you can expect to unlock the secrets of ancient civilizations, encounter unexpected stories, and reveal the origins of the modern world.Join us on a journey that will not only change your perspective on the past but will also reshape your future. A history degree opens doors to new opportunities and provides the foundation for a range of careers. Whether you see yourself in education, law, media, politics or beyond, our programme will provide you with the essential graduate skills you need for the future. Let’s rewrite history and help you find your own path.
Which department am I in?
History
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
£12,500.00 (US$ 16,143)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane,
Bartley Green,
Birmingham,
B32 3NT, Central England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
48 UCAS points.
Those with significant work and life experience of a complexity that demonstrates an aptitude to study at degree level, but with no formal qualifications, will also be favourably considered.
Different degree pathway options available at the end of the foundation year may have different additional entry requirements.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.