Undergraduate

Studying history at undergraduate with us means you will have access to a department of historians working at the cutting edge of their fields. Your seminars will be in groups of 15 or fewer (10 or fewer for special subjects) and your assignments will receive detailed and tailored feedback. You have a great choice of modules that span 5,000 years of world history and are entirely research-led.

In your first year at UCL, you will study the Writing History and Making History courses. Writing History will not only nurture the articulation of your ideas on paper but also give you the capacity to think critically about your own writing.

Programme Prospectus

Full course information, including information related to indicative modules, can be found on the individual programme prospectus pages below:

History

Ancient History

History Yr Abroad

Why apply to UCL History?

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Studying History at UCL

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Transfer to UCL History

Read information about internal transfers from other UCL departments. Note: We are unable to consider any further transfer applications for 2023 entry.

Open Days

The best way to find out more and answer any questions that you have about the course or the university is to attend an applicant open day. Our open days include taster seminars, FAQ sessions with academics and students, and guided tours.
*Offer holder open days run from March onwards each year - if you are holding an offer you will receive an email invite.

Contact

If you have a general admissions query, please contact Undergraduate Admissions. If you query is more directly related to studying History at UCL, please contact Rebecca Jennings, UCL History Undergraduate Admissions Tutor.

Student Views

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"Having a breadth of topics was really important to me, and UCL History offers such an incredible variety of topics and modules, that go far beyond a core British history. I've studied Early Asian Medicine, The Modern Middle East, and even Economic History. It's a huge misconception that studying a History degree will give you a limited options of careers after study. These skills are just what graduate employers are looking for, from the NHS to law to the Civil Service."

Aisha Mohamed, History BA (third year)

"It is comforting to know that you have time to learn and make mistakes in first year without it being too significant to your overall degree. I am so excited to study in Canada for a year in 2023-24. I know that will hugely enrich my university experience and give me a stronger CV for the future. I've learned core transferable skills such as analytical writing, communication skills and resilience. After I graduate, I'm considering a conversion course and a career in law."

Rohit Sandhu, History with a Year Abroad BA (second year)