The past is fascinating and knowing about it is essential to an understanding of the present and/or the various uses that people make of history for their own ends. Studying history at Strathclyde will give you a good understanding of these problems, and will also teach you important skills in research methods, interpretation, analysis, problem-solving and communication. This training makes our graduates excellent candidates for a wide range of professions that require intellectual flexibility and analytical skill.
History may be studied until third year as one of the Principal Subjects in a BA pass degree. Nevertheless, most history students go on to read for Single or Joint Honours, and History combines well with a range of other Arts and Social Sciences subjects (possible combinations below).
2026 entry requirements
Standard entry:
4 Highers at AAAA (first sitting) or 5 Highers at AAAAB (two sittings) including English plus Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.
Widening access entry:
4 Highers at AABB (first sitting) or 5 Highers at AABBB (two sittings) including English plus Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.
A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.
October
Degree
BA Hons
Full time
Please refer to list below
4 years
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
History
10
| History and Economics History and Education History and English History and English and Creative Writing History and French (5 years) History and Human Resource Management History and Journalism, Media and Communication History and Law History and Politics and International Relations History and Psychology History and Social Policy History and Spanish (5 years) |
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