Bath Spa University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Investigate the ways in which we use the past in the present. It’s all around us – a source of delight, division and debate.
- Develop your understanding of the past and its uses in the present.
- Work with historical sources – documents, objects, places.
- Enhance your skills with our partner organisations – archives, museums, historic houses.
- How we turn ‘history’ into ‘heritage’
- How cultural heritage has become such an important focus for study and debate
- Who we think we are and how we negotiate our way through a complex world.
Modules
Year One provides the basis for developing new historical skills and understanding, and an introduction to the study of ‘heritage’ and the concept of ‘public history’. You’ll think about the different ways in which we approach historical study and about evidence and interpretation. You’ll learn how to ‘read’ a historic object or landscape as you would a document, and about the how our attitudes towards such material have changed over time. Year Two offers more specialised study, drawing on modules which explore different historical periods and places, and a deeper exploration of why and how the past is valued – and sometimes abused – in the contemporary world. From the broad foundations of year one, you’ll now focus on your chosen subjects in greater depth, developing a more critical approach to your reading of historical texts and sources, and sharpening your own skills in analysing and interpreting evidence – and in presenting your findings. Year Three is your chance to show just how far you’ve come. Your final dissertation or project allows you to design, implement and present your own piece of work, examining a historical question which matters to you, and thinking about how you might present your work in different contexts and for different audiences. You’ll also have a range of module choices, usually on topics that most closely reflect the research interests of the History and Heritage team. Those of you with a particular interest in heritage and public history, and perhaps an ambition to work in the industry, might decide to apply for the Year in Professional Practice placement, between year two and year three. If you are successful, this will give you comprehensive experience of how heritage works, with one or more of our partner organisations, and a great foundation for your final year of formal study. If you aspire to a career in museums or heritage - always fiercely competitive - you might decide to apply for the Year in Professional Practice placement, between Year Two and Year Three. If you are successful, this will give you comprehensive experience of how heritage works, with one or more of our partner organisations, and a great foundation for your final year of formal study.
Assessment method
Work is assessed in a variety of ways, to test different knowledge and skills – essays, presentations, practical projects, writing for different audiences and media, analysing written and material evidence.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- 3M52
- Institution code:
- B20
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
T Level - M
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants. IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN