History: BA Degrees

Mamaia, Romania

UCAS V101	BA History
UCAS V201	BA History with a Year Abroad
UCAS VV23	BA History (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies
UCAS RV21	BA German and History
UCAS RV71	BA Russian and History
UCAS RV6C	BA Scandinavian Studies and History

UCL-SSEES forms part of the History School of the University of London, of which UCL is part. Its students receive a broad historical training and, like other London students, have access to the vast range of courses offered within the History School - the largest choice of history courses anywhere in the UK (a complete list of available options can be found at www.history.ac.uk/syllabus/intercollegiate-courses/index). Beyond the areas in which SSEES specialises, many students apply to take course units offered elsewhere in UCL and in other colleges, in such fields as (for example) British or American history.

UCL-SSEES offers a broadly based programme in History. Its research specialisation lies in the history of Central and Eastern Europe, including Germany, Austria and Russia, ranging from the early modern period to contemporary history, and including topics such as nationalities and national identity, gender issues, social and cultural history, government and society, the history of thought, art and architecture. Each of the countries on which we work has proud cultural traditions and a separate and unique national history, while sharing a sufficient number of common characteristics to make it possible to study the region as a whole.

The BA History Degree

This is a three-year degree. The first year of the degree principally consists of foundation courses which are intended to introduce students to the study of history at university level. In all years, students may undertake broad survey courses on the history of the region. In the second and third years, students take more specific courses which look at periods of history both thematically and in depth, relying upon an extensive array of primary sources. A complete list is available on www.history.ac.uk/syllabus/intercollegiate-courses.

Degree Outline

The BA History Degree with a Year Abroad

The History with a Year Abroad BA allows you to spend a year studying at one of our partner institutions in the region. This is a four-year degree. The first year of the degree principally consists of foundation courses which are intended to introduce students to the study of history at university level. In all years, students may undertake broad survey courses on the history of the region. The third year is spent abroad. In the second and fourth years, students take more specific courses which look at periods of history both thematically and in depth, relying upon an extensive array of primary sources. A complete list is available on www.history.ac.uk/syllabus/intercollegiate-courses.

Degree Outline

BA in History (Central and East European) and Jewish Studies

This is a four-year degree programme, combining study of history relevant to Jewish culture with study of the land, languages and cultures within which many Jewish communities had their homes. The third year is spent abroad. Further details may be obtained from the Department of Hebrew and Jewish Studies at UCL.

BA in German and History

This is a four-year degree programme, combining study of the language and culture of the German-speaking lands with a wide range of history courses. The third year of the degree is spent abroad. Further details may be obtained from the Department of German at UCL.

BA in Scandinavian Studies and History

This is a four-year degree programme, combining study of the languages and culture of Scandinavia with a wide range of history courses. The third year of the degree is spent abroad. Further details may be obtained from the Department of Scandinavian Studies at UCL.

BA in Russian and History

This is a four-year programme for which you must have GCE A level History (or equivalent). Russian can be started from scratch. Alongside Russian language you can choose, for the other half of the degree, from the wealth of history courses taught throughout the University of London, and from the full range of Russian literature and culture courses.

Cupid in the church of SS. Peter and Paul, Vilnius, Lithuania