We place particular emphasis on undergraduate research. At Bristol, students 'do' history as well as read history through a mix of core units and a wide choice of primary source-based optional units. You will undertake one substantial piece of independent research each year, culminating in a final-year dissertation.

In the first year you will study medieval, early modern and modern history, exploring key themes that you may not have encountered at A-level. After this, you will pursue your own pathway through the degree, choosing from a wide range of thematic and research-oriented units.

In recent years topics have included:

• Science and the Supernatural
• NGOs and Humanitarianism Since 1945
• Drink and Disorder in Early Modern England
• Sixties America and its Aftermath

You also have the opportunity to study abroad during your second year. Recent destinations have included Australia, Europe, and the United States.

Find out more about the course structure and units available for History

A-level Standard offer	AAA including History
A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	ABB including A in History
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer	36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in History
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in History
Cambridge Pre-U offer	Requirements are as for A-levels, where Grade A* is D2, A is D3, B is M2, and C is M3
Access to HE Diploma offer	Pass Access to HE Diploma (Humanities/Humanities and Social Sciences, Social Sciences, or Literary Studies) with at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. Distinctions may be required in specified units.
BTEC offer	DDD plus A in A-level History
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer	Advanced Higher: AA including History, and Standard Higher: AAAAB
Welsh Baccalaureate offer	Requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade
European Baccalaureate offer	85% overall, with 8.5 in History
UK qualifications	Further information about UK qualifications
International qualifications	Accepted international qualifications

Applicants must also meet these requirements

GCSE profile requirements	Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
English language requirements	If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile B Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.