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Visiting students - History
Modules for visiting students in the Department of History span a swathe of history from the fall of Rome to the present day. They cover the globe, from Britain, Europe and Russia, to the Americas, Iran, Hong Kong, India and Africa.
If you would like to study History with us, you must make an initial application to the Department of History as one of the two main departments on your application form. Due to space and timetabling constraints, you cannot add modules from the Department of History after you have been accepted to other departments.
Undergraduate students
You can study History at York as a visiting student for Semester 1, Semester 2 or a whole academic year.
If you come for a single semester in Year 2 you will choose two options from the Optional Modules list, and you will do one Core module.
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).
For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements.
Studying with other departments
You may be able to study a combination of modules from History and other departments. Please contact us to discuss your circumstances and interests.
Postgraduate students
Academic requirements
You should hold a good undergraduate degree (2:2, 2:1 or first) in history or related subject.
English language requirements
IELTS: 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component (the language requirements are part way down the page. The other requirements are not applicable).
For more information see our postgraduate English language requirements.
Choosing your modules
You can view the department’s modules in the module catalogue. To help you get started, we have written a short guide on how to use the module catalogue.
We will contact you during August or December (depending on your start date) to finalise your module choices.
Teaching schedule
You can study in our department for the following periods only:
- Full academic year
- Semester 1 only
- Semester 2 only
Examination and assessment
Assessment is mainly by examination during the Common Examination Periods in January and Semester 2 (alternate assessment is not available) or by assignment submitted via the VLE.
Undergraduate modules
Contact us
Tara Alberts
International Officer
History Undergraduate Administrator
history-ug-enquiries
History Postgraduate Administrator
Related links
The list below shows our modules for 2024/25. Our 2025/26 modules will be available soon in the module catalogue.
Contact us
Tara Alberts
International Officer
History Undergraduate Administrator
history-ug-enquiries
History Postgraduate Administrator