Do you want to become an expert on the most striking events of history, and how they shape society? When you choose History at Oxford Brookes, you’re choosing to explore everything from the racist origins of modern science, to the use of food, cartoons and landscapes as primary sources. You’ll dive into the social, cultural and political ideas of our world today, including:
- crime
- gender
- warfare
- nationalism
You’ll be closely supported by a team of expert lecturers, passionate about history. You’ll get one-to-one advice from them, ensuring that you succeed in your degree. You’ll go on exciting field trips, walking in the notorious footsteps of Jack the Ripper - mass murderer of sex workers - and exploring Oxford’s famous museums, such as the Ashmolean. Whether you’re investigating the history of poisoning, or the role of gender in shaping culture, you’ll unlock your potential for excellence, and gain key skills for your future career.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 gives a broad overview of the topics and issues from the 16th century to the present, with compulsory modules such as Making History: Theory, Methods and Sources. Year 2 compulsory modules in History and Documents and Historical Writing are complemented by optional modules covering a range of subjects including imperialism, crime, medicine, poverty and welfare, ideas and ideology, family and gender, and nationalism and statehood. All Year 3 modules are double credit modules. Each topic is studied in great depth, with advanced study offered under general thematic umbrellas such as the history of Britain, Ireland and the Empire, early modern history and the history of medicine. Modules typically employ a mixture of lectures, discussion, seminars and tutorials. Assessment predominantly consists of coursework with some examinations. Coursework takes many forms, from book reviews and web blogs to group projects and a dissertation.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
V101
Institution code:
O66
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
90%
Fees and funding
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
EU
14600.0
Year 1
International
14600.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
Provider information
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Oxford
OX3 0BP
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