Our History Degree offers a broad introduction to the study of history by drawing on the strengths not only of the history department, a leading national department with expertise in a broad range of periods, but also of other departments which teach historical subjects.
This course contains face-to-face elements. We welcome applications from anyone who will be able to commit to these sessions.
History at Warwick asks you to look critically at the motivations, context and characters behind the events that define world history from the Renaissance to the present day. Our far-reaching approach allows you to explore historical topics in depth from around the globe. The department is studded with expertise spanning the British Isles, continental Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin and North America.
Tutors are experts in their field and have extensive teaching experience, including working with adult learners. Throughout your degree programme you will be provided with considerable support and guidance. The degree is designed to be fully supportive to those who are new to university study, whatever your age. There are a number of early evening modules but you will need to be able to study daytime too if you wish to choose from the full range of modules on offer.
This course contains face-to-face elements. We welcome applications from anyone who will be able to commit to these sessions.
The 天美传媒 welcomes applications from students wishing to undertake their undergraduate degree on a part time basis. Part-time students complete the same quantity of work undertaken by full time students, but this work is spread out over a longer period. Part-time study for our History degree typically takes four - eight years.
Part-time students will join the vibrant community of students in the Warwick History Department and are encouraged to attend as many of the wide range of departmental offerings (seminars, reading groups, discussion forums, conferences, etc) as they are able to accommodate into their own timetable.
Entry requirements
Flexible entry requirements. Consideration is given for non-traditional qualifications, work and life experience. Applicants are normally interviewed by the course selector.
Modules
The degree is designed to be fully supportive to those who are new to university study, whatever your age.
The History Degree offers a broad introduction to the study of history by drawing on the strengths not only of the History Department, a leading national department with expertise in a broad range of periods, but also of other departments which teach historical subjects.
Note that the module catalogue is subject to change for future years of study, as we evolve our courses in response to the latest developments in academia and industry. If optional modules are listed below, these can vary from year to year.
Students are able to take between 30 and 90 credits each academic year. Students will complete level 4, followed by level 5, followed by level 6. The modules have been designed to progress you through a History degree building on prior experience.
You will be required to take two core modules at level 4, HI153 Making of the Modern World and HI113 Europe in the Making, as well as our compulsory non-credit bearing module HI100 Unlocking History: Research, Writing and Success. You will take HI153 Making of the Modern World in year 1 of study.
You will also take up to two of our optional level 4 modules. An indicative list is below:
This wide range of modules reflects the broad interests of the History Department. Most Level 4 modules are fully assessed: i.e. you will write essays but will not take exams, although there is a 7 day take-home assignment for the core module, Making of the Modern World.
In 2025/26, modules HI153 Making of the Modern World and HI113 Europe in the Making 1450-1800 will have evening seminars available, and recordings of these modules鈥� lectures will be made available via Lecture Capture.
You can choose to replace one of your History optional modules with a level 4 module from another department, such as Classics, History of Art, Politics, Sociology, Centre for Lifelong Learning or IATL, but will need agreement of the History First Year Director.
View information on the History modules you can take. *The modules mentioned above may be subject to change.
You will be required to take further core modules at levels 5 and 6: HI2K9 Historical Research at Level 5, and the History Dissertation at Level 6. Historical Research will have evening seminars available, and recordings of these modules鈥� lectures will be made available via Lecture Capture.
The rest of your modules will be optional modules. You can choose history modules from across our department, and up to 30 CATS of outside options in each year (with permission from the relevant Year Director). A particular feature of the History Degree is that all final year modules are specialised and research-led.
Your assessments will reflect the sorts of activities undertaken by professional historians in their everyday working life, as well as the many ways in which history features in the world around us. By engaging with these tasks, you鈥檒l acquire a level of critical and imaginative thinking that鈥檚 well-suited for today鈥檚 challenging working environment.
Please refer to the History Department website for the most current list of modules. If you are an evening student, the department normally offers two modules each year so that, in a full degree cycle, the majority of the department's most popular modules will be available to you.
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We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.
If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.
Funding your studies
Eligibility for student finance (including the ) will depend on certain criteria, such as your nationality, residency status, course, and previous level of study.
The information below is based on the package of financial support available to students starting their course in 2026.
Eligible Home students residing in England can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, which is not based on household income, to cover your tuition fees
The Loan is paid directly to the University so, if you choose to take the full Tuition Fee Loan, you will not need to set up any payments
You can apply for a Maintenance Loan to help with your living costs, such as accommodation, food, books and bills
This loan is means-tested, so the amount you receive is partially based on your household income and if you choose to live at home or away from home
For the latest information about student loans, including how you repay them, visit
You will repay your loan or loans gradually once you are working and earning above a certain amount. For students starting their course after 1 August 2023 (on Student Finance England鈥檚 Plan 5), you will repay when your income is over 拢25,000 a year.
Repayments will be taken directly from your salary if you are an employee. If your income falls below the earnings threshold or you stop working, your repayments will stop until your income goes back up above this figure.
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There are many different funding routes available, including a number of bursaries and scholarships for full-time undergraduates. If you struggle to meet your essential living costs, our Student Funding team will be on hand to offer advice and support.
Provides additional financial support for qualifying Home students from lower income families of up to 拢2,500 for eligible students
This bursary is paid directly into your bank account in three equal termly instalments to help with the costs of studying
There is no application for this bursary as your details will be provided directly from the student support awarding bodies (Student Finance England, Student Finance Northern Ireland, and Student Awards Agency Scotland)
A number of scholarship opportunities are open to full-time undergraduate students. These include sporting and musical bursaries, and scholarships offered by commercial organisations.
If you experience financial difficulties during your studies, you may be eligible for Hardship Funding from the University, in the form of an Emergency Loan and/or a non-repayable award
There are no scholarships available for your School or Department; however, there are other scholarships you may be eligible for - please see our Scholarships webpages for more information.
The 天美传媒 is not currently sponsoring students on part time or distance learning courses with a Student Visa (formerly known as Tier 4 visa) and so if you require a visa to study a part time/distance learning course in the UK which is longer than 6 months, you may wish to consult the 'right to study' page on our Student Immigration and Compliance website.
As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.
Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2025/26 year of study). Information about module specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:
Core text books
Printer credits
Dissertation binding
Robe hire for your degree ceremony
Are there any course specific costs?
Please check with the department.
Teaching and learning
The degree is designed to be fully supportive to those who are new to university study, whatever your age.
Tutors are experts in their field and have extensive teaching experience, including working with adult learners. Throughout your degree programme you will be provided with considerable support and guidance.
You can expect to commit to around 10 hours a week for each module you take, which includes contact time and independent study.
There are a variety of assessments and these may include coursework assignments, applied assessments, presentations and research projects.
You can study between one and three 30 credit modules per year.
Careers
Throughout your time on your degree, you will develop a range of transferable skills which are highly valued by graduate employers. These typically include the following: excellent written and communication skills; ability to research and analyse large amounts of data; intellectual rigour and independence in presenting findings; ability to construct and communicate arguments; to work independently and as part of a team; to deliver work to agreed deadlines; capacity to solve problems, think creatively and approach problems with an open mind; knowledge and understanding of different factors that impact on individuals and groups in society.
If you would like to practically apply your degree in your future career your skills and knowledge could be used, for example, to catalogue and preserve information as an archivist; you could manage collections of historical artefacts as a museum curator; or you could take up post-graduate study for an academic career, with the possibility of going on to share your expertise through writing and engaging with public audiences. The problem-solving and analytical skills typically developed on your degree are also relevant in just about any industry which has a focus on current society and future developments - particularly in the fields of law, business, finance, politics, academia, culture and heritage.
A significant number of our graduates choose to go on to further study. Typical course choices might include PhDs, PGCEs (teacher training) and Masters courses. Some decide to delve further into subjects and develop their expertise in themes they have found stimulating at a degree level. Others find that their undergraduate degree has provided them with a sound basis for entry to postgraduate professional qualifications in archive management, museum studies, marketing, human resources, law, journalism, PR, and accountancy to name but a few.
The University offers extensive guidance on career opportunities via our dedicated Careers Service. They offer impartial advice and guidance, together with workshops and events throughout the year. You can sign up for a wide range of workshops from developing confidence and interview techniques to learning how to articulate what you have to offer to make effective applications. Online resources are also available, including how to draft CVs and cover letters, practice aptitude and psychometric tests, practice online interviews, and other resources to help you research job opportunities.
Previous examples of workshops and events include:
Careers in the Creative Sector
Legal Careers for non-law students
Career in the Public Sector
How to write effective applications and CVs
Legal Assessment Centres - practice makes perfect
Meet the Professionals - Working in human rights and civil liberties
Let鈥檚 discuss interviews
Full details and sign up to events/workshops can be found on the careers page
You will also be able to get in touch with the History Department careers consultant at any point during your degree. Whether you have no idea what you want to do or have a clear direction in mind, you can take advantage of this focused advice and guidance. Appointments are confidential and tailored to the needs of the individual.
Our Student Opportunity (Careers) department offer a wide range of workshops, from developing confidence and interview techniques to learning how to articulate what you have to offer in order to impress potential employers. Online resources are also available, including training in drafting CVs and covering letters, practice aptitude and psychometric tests, practice online interviews, and other resources to help you research job opportunities. The also advertises job, placement and internship vacancies that are from employers who are targeting Warwick students for their recruitment.
What placement and work experience activities are available?
You will also be able to get in touch with the Department of History careers advisor at any point during your degree (and two years after you graduate). Whether you have no idea what you want to do, or a clear direction in mind, you can take advantage of this focused advice and guidance.
Life at Warwick
This is where your journey begins. Our campus is the heart of it all. It鈥檚 more than just a campus - it's the places you visit, the people you meet, the fun that you have; the experiences you have here will be transformative.
Within a close-knit community of staff and students from all over the world, discover a campus alive with possibilities.
Our campus is where all the elements of your student experience come together in one place. You won't be short of ways to spend your time on campus - whether it's visiting Warwick Arts Centre, using our incredible sports facilities, socialising in our bars, nightclub and caf茅s, or enjoying an open-air event. Or if you need some peace and quiet, you can explore lakes, woodland and green spaces just a few minutes鈥� walk from central campus
Follow our students around campus on our social channels to see their experiences first-hand.
Teaching facilities
Our campus is designed to cater for all of your learning needs. You will benefit from a variety of flexible, well-equipped study spaces and teaching facilities across the University.
Oculus, 鈥痮ur outstanding learning hub, houses state-of-the-art lecture theatres and innovative social learning and network areas
顿颈蹿蹿别谤别苍迟鈥�study spaces offering you flexible individual and group study spaces, computers, printing and scanning facilities, multimedia resources and more
Supporting you
Our continuous support network is here to help you adjust to student life and to ensure you can easily access advice on many different issues. These may include managing your finances and workload, and settling into shared accommodation. We also have specialist disability and mental health support teams.
Whether you live in a campus residence or in partnership accommodation off campus, you鈥檒l be part of a community to get the most from your experience at Warwick.
Societies and sports play a huge part in community life at Warwick. With over 300 to choose from, getting involved is one of the easiest ways to make friends and share in experiences. Whether you鈥檙e into films, martial arts, astronomy, gaming or musical theatre, you can instantly connect with people with similar interests.
Why Warwick
Your university experience is defined by far more than your course or the career path you follow. At Warwick, it鈥檚 where you discover who you could become.
68th
Warwick is ranked 68th in the world and top 10 in all major UK league tables
Our alumni community still call Warwick home. From a few hundred in 1965 to more than 310,000 alumni, and it's ever-growing.
As Warwick graduates, our students have access to employability support for two years after graduation, including access to careers appointments, job vacancies and professional networks.
The department recently moved into our Faculty of Arts Building.
As an Arts student at Warwick you鈥檒l find your home amongst excellent teaching, learning and social spaces, including specialist facilities, all designed to support collaborative working and to enable your creativity and innovation to flourish.
The sustainably built, eight-storey building is located next to the refurbished in the heart of the University鈥檚 creative and cultural arts quarter.
This information is applicable for 2027 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply. Please read our web page 'Important information to consider before making an application' in advance of applying to Warwick.
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