Sheffield,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) History and Philosophy in Sheffield United Kingdom | The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield
|
Sheffield United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,680
(c. USD30,373.28)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Understanding philosophy enhances your ability to study history effectively, while historical knowledge provides context for deep philosophical ideas. This dynamic pairing cultivates independent analysis, critical reasoning, and persuasive argumentation - valuable skills that create diverse professional pathways.
In history studies, you'll examine civilizations spanning from 1000 BCE to modern times, investigating worldwide political, social, economic, and cultural developments. Philosophy coursework covers fundamental subjects like language philosophy, ethics, and logic, alongside specialized fields including educational theory, cinema studies, and gender philosophy.
Master the study of humanity - through research-focused instruction and adaptable programs, pursue your interests while gaining comprehensive insight into historical, contemporary, and future challenges.
Ranked among the global top 100 for philosophy (QS World Rankings 2023) - benefit from internationally renowned faculty teaching an extraordinarily wide-ranging curriculum.
History Special Subject research option - work closely with subject authorities in intimate seminar settings to develop expertise in your preferred historical period.
Optional work placement year, International exchange programs
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The A Level entry requirements for this course are
AAB
typically including History or Classical Civilisation
A Levels additional qualifications ABB typically including History or Classical Civilisation B in a relevant EPQ
International Baccalaureate 34 typically with 5 in Higher Level History
BTEC Extended Diploma DDM B at A Level typically in History or Classical Civilisation
BTEC Diploma DD A at A Level typically in History or Classical Civilisation
Scottish Highers 1 Advanced Higher AAABB B typically in History
Welsh Baccalaureate 2 A Levels B AA typically including History or Classical Civilisation
Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with 45 credits at Level 3 including 36 at Distinction to include History units and 9 at Merit
IELTS - Overall score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component,
TOEFL - Overall score of 95 with a minimum of 21 in Listening, 22 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 22 in Writing,
AAB
typically including History or Classical Civilisation
A Levels additional qualifications ABB typically including History or Classical Civilisation B in a relevant EPQ
International Baccalaureate 34 typically with 5 in Higher Level History
BTEC Extended Diploma DDM B at A Level typically in History or Classical Civilisation
BTEC Diploma DD A at A Level typically in History or Classical Civilisation
Scottish Highers 1 Advanced Higher AAABB B typically in History
Welsh Baccalaureate 2 A Levels B AA typically including History or Classical Civilisation
Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with 45 credits at Level 3 including 36 at Distinction to include History units and 9 at Merit
IELTS - Overall score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component,
TOEFL - Overall score of 95 with a minimum of 21 in Listening, 22 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 22 in Writing,
Tuition
GBP
22,680