Course content

You’ll learn the skills of the historian as you deepen your understanding of eras, continents and cultures from political, social and religious perspectives. You’ll develop an understanding of different approaches to history and the range of methods used in its pursuit.

You’ll take classes with world-renowned experts who love their subjects and love to teach too. Keele is exciting and innovative place in which to study History. Our undergraduate history programmes are broad and innovative, ranging from the medieval past to recent developments in events and culture. We also have a lively community of postgraduate and postgraduate research students. 

Extra curricular opportunities 

There are a variety of opportunities to enhance your studies with extra-curricular activities, that will help you get ahead when you graduate. These include taking part in Keele Hall Writing events, societies, studying abroad, learning a language and paid for work in roles such as a Student Ambassador. 

Combinations

History is also available as a Combined Honours degree. It can be studied in the following combinations:

• History and Criminology
• History and Education
• History and English Literature
• History and Human Geography
• History and International Relations
• History and Politics
• History and Psychology

Course structure

Our degree courses are organised into modules. Each module is usually a self-contained unit of study and each is usually assessed separately with the award of credits on the basis of 1 credit = 10 hours of student effort. An outline of the structure of the programme is provided in the tables below.

There are three types of module delivered as part of this programme. They are:

• Compulsory modules: a module that you are required to study on this course;
• Optional modules: these allow you some limited choice of what to study from a list of modules;
• Elective modules: a free choice of modules that count towards the overall credit requirement but not the number of subject-related credits.

The module details given above are indicative and will give you a good idea of the range of subjects that we teach. We regularly review our teaching to ensure that the modules we offer are up-to-date; therefore, the modules available to study are liable to change.

Entry requirements

The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the likely offer or range of offers which would be made to candidates along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate’s application. Read more about our undergraduate entry requirements for United Kingdom, European Union and International students.

A Level requirements

• A Level requirement CCC
  

GCSE requirements

• English at C (or 4)

BTEC

• BTEC requirements MMM
  

International Baccalaureate

• 26 points 

Access to HE Diploma requirements

• Access to Higher Education Diploma with 96 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.

Not got the grades?

If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, Foundation Year offers an alternative route to study for this degree.

Fees and funding

Going to university can be a daunting as well as an exciting experience. It can be difficult to understand the true costs of being a student, as well as the financial support that is available to help you meet those costs.

We can help you to manage your funds, create a budget and ensure that you receive any funding for which you may be eligible. We also offer financial support such as the Keele University Hardship Fund and emergency loans.

For more information visit our money, advice and guidance section.

Career prospects

96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE, 2017)

Studying History at Keele will provide you with important skills to carry through the rest of your life. You’ll develop the sort of enquiring, open-minded and creative attitude which employers are looking for.

Some career options may require further study, but you could go on to work as a teacher, librarian, archivist, museum conservator, heritage manager, barrister, solicitor, civil service administrator, journalist, or a politician’s assistant or researcher.

Find out more about our careers and employability services, including career planning, alumni mentoring, jobs, internships, starting your own business and much more.