History: The University of Manchester

Course description

This programme offers enormous choice as well as the highest quality. You choose courses from a wide range, from Ancient, Medieval, Modern and Economic and Social History, as well as in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine. You can either specialise in particular areas or follow a range of interests. The final year offers a choice of specialised study of topics including British, European, American, African and Asian history at different periods, and a 12000-word thesis.

Career opportunities

The skills you acquire as an historian are particularly valued by employers. Graduates enter the media, national politics, law and accountancy, commerce, business and industry, the Civil Service, local government, teaching and numerous other areas. Many undertake postgraduate study or further training.

Entry requirements

• English language:
  • Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent;
  • eg. NCUK EAP minimum Grade of A with range of 70-79
  • TOEFL: PBT score of 600; CBT score of 250; TWE score of 5.5; IBT score of 100.
• A level: Grades AAA-AAB. This should include grade A in History. General Studies is welcomed but not included as part of the standard offer.
• Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications.
• GCSE: Minimum of grade C in English Language and Mathematics.
• Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification.
• International baccalaureate: 37 points overall, including 6 or 7 in three Higher Level subjects, one of which must be History.