History BA Honours
London, United Kingdom
BA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
14 Aug 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,600 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* International Deadline | Home Deadline – 4 September
** international | UK: £9,535
Key Summary
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History remains among the most fascinating and best-loved of the arts and social science disciplines, and this is an exceptional degree which makes the most of our unique West End location. The course is modern, with a focus on British and European history, but there are many opportunities to study American, imperial and global history as well. A distinctive element of the degree is its focus on the extraordinary history of London.
Top reasons to study with us
- Westminster is ranked top 10 among UK institutions for Communication and Media Studies in the QS World University Rankings 2021
- You’ll have the opportunity to work in collaboration with colleagues across the university, including students in arts, architecture, media, humanities, science and games design
- Support and teaching from a professional and experienced course-teaching team with research in the design field
- Flexibility and determination of your own learning journey through the course with a wide range of module choices to facilitate your individual creativity
- Excellent and generous studios and facilities for study and practice
- The acquisition of a high level of skills and understanding in emerging and contemporary graphic design practice and study
- Opportunities for study abroad and work experience as an additional year
Why study this course?
- Multidisciplinary, creative campus
You’ll work alongside students from film, photography, music, and fashion at our Harrow Campus. - Fantastic location
With central London only a 20-minute tube ride away, you’ll enjoy the benefits of studying in a major creative capital. - A supportive environment
We provide our students with the right environment, support and guidance throughout their studies to keep them motivated.
With a growing global network of 3,000 employers, our Careers and Employability Service is here to support you in achieving your full potential.
- Get ahead before graduating
Our internship module gives you the opportunity to gain valuable and practical experience in impressive institutions. - Employers around the world
The University’s Careers and Employability Service has built up a network of over 3,000 employers around the world, helping all our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers. - Transferable skills
You'll gain the knowledge and experience to succeed in many careers such as teaching, public relations, marketing, museums and galleries, higher education administration and Civil Service.
Career development
As a University of Westminster History graduate, you'll be well placed to take advantage of employment opportunities in the ‘knowledge economy’. Many of our graduates are currently pursuing successful careers in teaching, the Civil Service, museums and galleries, public relations and marketing, higher education administration and in all sectors of industry.
Many of our graduates go on to further study, and a number are now pursuing successful academic careers of their own.
Work experience
In the past, students on our internship module have been placed with exceptional institutions, including:
- Bishopsgate Institute
- Imperial War Museum
- Kew Botanical Gardens Archive
- National Gallery
- National Theatre Archive
- Royal College of Physicians Archive
You'll also have the option to complete an alternative work placement through our Humanities Work Placement module.
Job roles
This course will prepare you for roles such as:
- Financial consultancy adviser
- Marketing officer
- Museum curator
- School teacher
- Security analyst
- PR and publicity roles
Graduate employment
Graduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:
- British Chambers of Commerce
- Citi Bank
- General Electric
- Science Museum
- The Wolfson Foundation
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible students.