What qualifications do I need to study history at university?
The UCAS points needed to study History range from 96 (CCC at A Level; MMM–DD at BTEC level) to 152 points (A*AA at A Level; D*DD at BTEC level).
How long does it take to do a history degree?
A history degree is great fun – your primary occupation over the three (or four) years of your course will be to read, learn, talk about and debate topics you enjoy. In studying history you’ll gain extensive training in areas that will be applicable to a wide variety of careers – be they related to history or not.
Are open university courses free?
The OU provides around 5% of its formal course materials as free open educational content every year on OpenLearn. The majority of learners visiting OpenLearn do so to study a free course. All OpenLearn courses: Provide a free, downloadable Open University Statement of participation available on completion.
Which course is best for Open University?
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY | DURATION |
|---|---|---|
| MA Political Science | Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized university | 2 – 5 years |
| MA Public Administration | ||
| MA Gandhi and Peace Studies | ||
| MA Sociology (MSO) |
How difficult is a history degree?
History degrees are very difficult as they involve looking into the past by reading texts and thinking tirelessly, trying to piece bits of historical data together to form an original interesting idea often contradicting the existing literature on a subject.
What jobs involve history?
Jobs for History Grads
- High school history teacher.
- Community college history lecturer.
- College or university history professor.
- Government historian.
- Historical consultant.
- Political advisor.
- Museum curator.
- Archivist.
Can I get a history degree online?
Students can become scholars of the past by earning an online bachelor’s in history degree. The broad curriculum prepares graduates to work in government, museums, and schools. With a bachelor’s in history, students can grow in their careers or meet the prerequisites to apply to graduate school.
Do employers accept open university degrees?
Do employers recognise distance learning degrees? Yes. Employers accept degrees achieved through distance learning, and view them the same as an identical qualification that was studied on campus.
Is an Open University degree respected?
As a top-rated academic institution, the Open University’s degrees are respected by employers. Depending on the student’s income, the Open University also has a range of financial-support options that could mean they study free – regardless of what their parents earn.