Alternative entry routes
Are you passionate about history, but you want an alternative to full-time study? Are you not yet ready to enter directly onto the BA History degree? We're committed to making our degrees accessible, with a range of alternative entry routes available for you.
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BA History, part-time
If you would like more flexibility from your studies, our BA History degree is also available part-time. You will study alongside our full-time students but spread your module choices out over 6 years. View course information on the prospectus link below.
History with a foundation year
An integrated programme for students with non-standard entry qualifications, and for mature learners who have been out of formal education for an extended period of time.
You study on a foundation year with our colleagues in the Department of Lifelong Learning and - upon completion with the required results for progression - continue your BA level studies in the Department of History (and dual department, where appropriate).
The following degrees are available with a foundation year:
- BA History
- BA Archaeology and History
- BA English and History
- BA History and Modern Languages and Cultures
- BA History and Philosophy
- BA History and Politics
Apply for foundation programmes
BA History following an international foundation year
The University of Sheffield International College offers an alternative route for international students interested in progressing to BA History. This is through its International Foundation Year in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities programme. The course is designed to help you develop English language and study skills.
Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen undergraduate degree at the University.
Apply for an International Foundation Year in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities
International Merit Scholarships
We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.