History and French (with a year abroad) BA

University of York · honours · 4 years · optional placement year · year abroad · UCAS 8386course page ↗

AAB at A level, History/Classical Civilisation and French; graduates earn a median £25,000 three years on.

Typical A level offer
AAB

History/Classical Civilisation and French · 100% of entrants came with A levels · 100% stay on after year 1 · York course page, Discover Uni

Year 13 · applying

What do you need to get in?

AABtypical A level offer; for ab initio route (for students not taking french at advanced level): aab including grade a in history or classical civilisation

Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. Contextual offer: ABC, for applicants from under-represented backgrounds.

York course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile

  1. 1History/Classical Civilisation and French
Who actually got in: 100% with A levels. Based on 15 entrants.
Other qualifications5
QualificationTypical offerRequired subjects
AccessObtain Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction including at least 9 Obtain Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction including at least 9 credits in History modules, and 9 credits at Merit or higher.—
BTECDDDDDD with an additional A Level or equivalent qualification in either History or Classical Civilisation at grade A—
IB35 pointsFor post-HL French: 35 points including 6,5 in History and French at Higher Level (either way round) For ab initio route (for students not taking French at Higher Level): 35 points including 6 in HL H6,5 in History and French at Higher Level; 6 in HL History
Scottish HighersBB—
Advanced HighersBB in History and French, plus Scottish Highers - BB—
Years 1–4

What do you study?

8compulsory modules in year 1

Compulsory modules this year: language & communication 38% · arts & humanities 38% · transversal skills 14% · social & cultural skills 11%.

Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.

York course page · optional modules vary by year

Year 1 · 8 core · 160 credits ≈ 1,600 hours
  • Political Communities in World History or Societies and Economies in World History
    What you learn (4)
    • describe political history across western and non-western societies
    • analyse connections between focused historical studies across time and place
    • construct historical arguments orally and in writing
    • explain political changes and continuities over time
    HIS00084C 20 cr
  • Knowledge and Beliefs in World History
    What you learn (10)
    • describe key intellectual, cultural and social developments in Western societies
    • describe key intellectual, cultural and social developments in non-Western societies
    • summarise relevant scholarly debates relating to these historical fields
    • analyse historical case studies critically
    • identify connections between historical events across different periods and regions
    • take effective notes from historical sources and discussions
    • construct a written historical argument supported by evidence
    • present a historical argument orally in group discussion
    • explain patterns of intellectual and cultural change over time
    • construct an argument about continuities in intellectual and cultural history
    HIS00085C 20 cr
  • Evidence and Methods
    What you learn (7)
    • distinguish between historical sources and historical evidence
    • explain the relevance of evidence to a historical argument
    • assess the significance of evidence within a historical argument
    • identify different ways historians use evidence
    • critique historians' use of evidence in their arguments
    • interpret historical sources as evidence
    • construct a historical argument using evidence
    HIS00088C 20 cr
  • Understanding Language in the Real World or Structure of English
    What you learn (6)
    • relate new learning to prior knowledge of the world
    • apply core linguistic concepts to language analysis
    • collaborate productively within a small group
    • apply academic skills consistently across varied tasks
    • evaluate personal learning progress through reflection
    • devise strategies to overcome personal learning weaknesses
    LAN00051C 20 cr
  • Intensive French Language and Cultures: Beginner
    What you learn (4)
    • interpret simple texts on social and cultural topics
    • describe social and cultural topics using simple sentences
    • communicate in guided conversational situations
    • identify cultural conventions in everyday social interactions
    LAN00054C 20 cr
  • French Language and Cultures: Upper Intermediate
    What you learn (7)
    • interpret authentic texts on familiar and unfamiliar topics
    • summarise key points of a studied topic with supporting detail
    • deliver a presentation highlighting significant points clearly
    • converse spontaneously with accuracy and fluency in french
    • justify a personal viewpoint using relevant arguments
    • interpret cultural cues appropriate to the target culture
    • explain differing communication styles across cultures
    LAN00057C 20 cr
  • Understanding French-speaking Cultures and Societies (post-A level)
    What you learn (12)
    • identify main points and arguments in documents about francophone history and culture
    • explain a French-language document or event in French
    • compare a francophone document or event with examples from other cultures
    • discuss contemporary French written and spoken texts
    • describe social, cultural and institutional references within French texts
    • research a topic related to francophone culture and society
    • synthesise findings into a coherent argument supported by examples
    • present findings on a francophone cultural topic to an audience
    • interact in French with fluency and spontaneity
    • express personal views clearly and coherently in French
    • use French accurately across a range of topics
    • communicate in French using accurate grammatical structures
    LAN00066C 20 cr
  • Understanding French-speaking Cultures and Societies (ab initio)
    What you learn (7)
    • describe a studied cultural topic with supporting detail
    • highlight the most significant points when presenting a topic
    • express personal opinions clearly on a range of cultural topics
    • use vocabulary accurately and persuasively when discussing cultural topics
    • apply accurate grammatical structures in spoken and written communication
    • interpret a cultural document or event from a francophone culture
    • compare a francophone cultural document or event with one's own cultural context
    LAN00067C 20 cr
Year 2 · 2 core, 26 optional · 40 credits ≈ 400 hours
  • Historical Thinking
    What you learn (7)
    • identify key debates about the nature of historical knowledge
    • relate theoretical debates to how historians practise their discipline
    • evaluate how historians define and use key concepts in their writing
    • identify underlying assumptions in historical arguments
    • critique assumptions underpinning historical debates
    • apply close reading techniques to historical texts
    • analyse concepts within historical sources
    HIS00125I 20 cr
  • French Language and Cultures: Advanced
    What you learn (9)
    • identify key facts about the French-speaking world
    • interpret a range of written and digital French-language texts
    • analyse political and scholarly discourse in French
    • deliver detailed oral presentations on complex topics in French
    • structure a coherent exposition highlighting key issues
    • communicate ideas clearly and precisely in French
    • use a broad range of French vocabulary accurately
    • explain the cultural background of French-speaking societies
    • discuss cultural values drawing on intercultural experiences and media
    LAN00066I 20 cr
26 optional modules
  • Bankers, Merchants, and Poets: Florence and the Roots of the Renaissance
    What you learn (5)
    • describe detailed subject knowledge of Renaissance Florence
    • synthesise primary and secondary historical sources
    • use varied historical sources to construct arguments
    • evaluate historians' differing interpretations of the topic
    • manage independent study through seminar discussion
    HIS00124I 20 cr · History options:
  • The Scientific Revolution, 1500-1700
    What you learn (5)
    • describe key developments and debates in the Scientific Revolution, 1500-1700
    • analyse primary sources relevant to the Scientific Revolution
    • synthesise information from secondary historical scholarship
    • evaluate historians' differing interpretations of the Scientific Revolution
    • manage independent study through participation in seminar discussions
    HIS00127I 20 cr · History options:
  • Historical Fictions and Frictions: Fictionalising the Past
    What you learn (4)
    • describe detailed subject knowledge of the historical topic studied
    • synthesise primary and secondary historical sources
    • evaluate historians' arguments about the topic studied
    • manage independent study through seminar participation
    HIS00128I 20 cr · History options:
  • Empire and Cultural Exchange in Asia 1500-1700
    What you learn (4)
    • describe key themes and events of empire and cultural exchange in asia 1500-1700
    • synthesise primary and secondary historical sources into a coherent argument
    • evaluate historians' differing interpretations of the topic
    • manage independent study informed by seminar discussion
    HIS00131I 20 cr · History options:
  • Social Science and Modern Britain, c1880-c1970
    What you learn (5)
    • describe detailed subject knowledge of the historical topic studied
    • combine information from multiple primary sources into a coherent account
    • combine information from multiple secondary sources into a coherent account
    • assess the validity of historians' interpretations of a given topic
    • manage own learning through participation in seminar discussions
    HIS00139I 20 cr · History options:
  • Before the Mongols: Nomadic Empires of Central Eurasia, 900-1200
    What you learn (5)
    • describe key events and developments in nomadic Central Eurasian history 900-1200
    • combine evidence from primary sources to construct historical understanding
    • integrate findings from secondary historical literature into an argument
    • assess the validity of competing historical interpretations of the period
    • manage own learning and research through seminar participation
    HIS00140I 20 cr · History options:
  • Using and Abusing the Past in Britain, 1835-2018
    What you learn (4)
    • explain key themes and events relating to the specific historical topic studied
    • synthesise primary and secondary historical sources into a coherent argument
    • evaluate competing historians' interpretations of a historical topic
    • manage independent study using seminar discussion as a basis
    HIS00141I 20 cr · History options:
  • From the Global Shadows: Africa and the World since the 1950s
    What you learn (5)
    • describe key events and developments in African global history since the 1950s
    • synthesise primary sources to construct a historical narrative
    • combine secondary sources to support a historical argument
    • evaluate competing historians' interpretations of a historical topic
    • manage independent study through participation in seminar discussions
    HIS00142I 20 cr · History options:
  • Communist Europe: Crisis, Transformation & Memory after the Second World War
    What you learn (5)
    • describe key events and themes of communist europe after ww2
    • synthesise primary sources to construct historical arguments
    • synthesise secondary sources to construct historical arguments
    • evaluate historians' differing interpretations of a historical topic
    • manage independent study through participation in seminars
    HIS00144I 20 cr · History options:
  • Heterosexual Africa? Sexuality, Power, and Politics in Africa since 1900
    What you learn (4)
    • describe key themes and events in the history of sexuality in Africa since 1900
    • synthesise primary and secondary historical sources into a coherent argument
    • evaluate historians' differing interpretations of sexuality and power in africa
    • manage independent study using seminar discussion as a learning tool
    HIS00146I 20 cr · History options:
  • Health for all? International Health from Colonial Medicine to Covid Vaccine
    What you learn (3)
    • synthesise primary and secondary historical sources into a coherent argument
    • evaluate competing historians' interpretations of a historical topic
    • manage independent study using seminar discussions as guidance
    HIS00147I 20 cr · History options:
  • Powerful Impressions: Culture and Politics in the Post-1945 United States
    What you learn (5)
    • describe key events, figures and themes in post-1945 US cultural politics
    • use primary sources to support historical interpretation
    • synthesise secondary sources to construct a historical argument
    • evaluate competing historians' arguments on a given topic
    • manage independent study tasks arising from seminar discussion
    HIS00149I 20 cr · History options:
  • Black Radicalism
    What you learn (4)
    • explain key themes and events in the history of black radicalism
    • synthesise primary and secondary historical sources into a coherent argument
    • evaluate competing historians' interpretations of a historical topic
    • manage independent study through participation in seminar discussions
    HIS00151I 20 cr · History options:
  • Containing Multitudes: Inequality and the City in Britain and its Empire post-1800
    What you learn (5)
    • describe key themes of inequality and urban life in Britain and its empire
    • combine information from primary historical sources to build an argument
    • combine information from secondary historical sources to build an argument
    • evaluate historians' interpretations of urban inequality in the empire
    • manage independent study to prepare for seminar discussions
    HIS00152I 20 cr · History options:
  • Chivalry, Identity and Love 1350-1450
    What you learn (5)
    • describe key themes and events of chivalry, identity and love 1350-1450
    • combine information from primary sources to construct a historical account
    • synthesise secondary scholarship to support a historical argument
    • evaluate competing historians' interpretations of the topic
    • manage independent study tasks arising from seminar discussion
    HIS00153I 20 cr · History options:
  • HIS00154I · History options:
  • Catherine the Great
    What you learn (4)
    • describe detailed historical knowledge of Catherine the Great's reign
    • synthesise primary and secondary historical sources into a coherent argument
    • evaluate competing historians' interpretations of the topic
    • manage independent study using seminar discussions
    HIS00155I 20 cr · History options:
  • Vikings and Historians: Historiographical Dialogues through the Ages
    What you learn (5)
    • explain key themes and debates within the specific historical topic
    • synthesise information from primary historical sources
    • combine evidence from secondary historical scholarship
    • evaluate competing historians' interpretations of a historical topic
    • manage independent study using seminar discussions
    HIS00156I 20 cr · History options:
  • Persecution and Toleration in Early Modern Britain
    What you learn (4)
    • explain key developments in persecution and toleration in early modern Britain
    • synthesise primary and secondary historical sources into a coherent argument
    • evaluate historians' competing interpretations of the topic
    • manage independent study through participation in seminar discussions
    HIS00158I 20 cr · History options:
  • Gender, Enlightenment and Revolution in Eighteenth-Century Europe
    What you learn (5)
    • describe key themes and debates in gender, Enlightenment and revolution
    • interpret primary historical sources relevant to the period studied
    • synthesise secondary historical literature into a coherent argument
    • evaluate differing historical arguments on the topic studied
    • manage independent study through participation in seminar discussion
    HIS00160I 20 cr · History options:
  • Crime and Society in Britain and Ireland since 1750
    What you learn (5)
    • describe key events and developments in crime and society since 1750
    • combine information from multiple primary sources to build an argument
    • synthesise findings from secondary historical literature
    • evaluate competing historical interpretations of crime and society
    • manage independent study tasks arising from seminar discussion
    HIS00168I 20 cr · History options:
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language I
    What you learn (8)
    • describe the evolution of TEFL methods and approaches across the 20th and 21st centuries
    • discuss debates surrounding the global spread of english
    • evaluate competing models of english suitable for teaching
    • describe different models of language learning
    • explain theories of language acquisition relevant to classroom practice
    • identify features of the english language system
    • explain learner errors using knowledge of the language system
    • identify common linguistic difficulties experienced by language learners
    LAN00002I 20 cr · Language and Linguistic Science modules:
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language II
    What you learn (14)
    • plan a sequence of English language lesson segments
    • deliver a grammar presentation to learners
    • deliver a vocabulary practice activity
    • teach a short live lesson to real English learners
    • appraise the strengths and weaknesses of own lesson
    • compose a written self-reflection report
    • design a lesson focused on reading or listening skills
    • formulate aims and objectives for a language lesson
    • anticipate learner problems and propose solutions
    • observe a peer's English language lesson
    • critique the strengths and limitations of a peer's lesson
    • produce a written observation report
    • lead a speaking or writing lesson segment
    • correct pronunciation and grammatical form during practice
    LAN00062I 20 cr · Language and Linguistic Science modules:
  • Plurilingualism, multilingualism and transnational languages: concepts, strategies and approaches
    What you learn (6)
    • explain key concepts in multilingualism and transnationalism
    • describe issues in trans/intercultural communication
    • apply theoretical knowledge to develop a project outcome
    • use communication skills to produce a tangible project output
    • use multiple language repertoires for plurilingual communication
    • evaluate own use of language repertoires for effectiveness
    LAN00063I 20 cr · Language and Linguistic Science modules:
  • Laicité: religious freedom or state repression?
    What you learn (8)
    • describe key facts relating to laïcité
    • evaluate interpretations and applications of laïcité
    • compare cultural perspectives on secularism
    • analyse primary and secondary sources on laïcité
    • conduct independent research on laïcité-related topics
    • construct justified arguments on laïcité debates
    • communicate ideas in spoken french with accuracy
    • communicate ideas in written french with accuracy
    LAN00065I 20 cr · Language and Linguistic Science modules:
  • World Cinemas: Representing National and Transnational Societies and Cultures
    What you learn (8)
    • describe key films from the studied languages and their contexts
    • analyse films critically in relation to their cultural context
    • compare films from different societies and cultures
    • research films to support advanced cultural interpretation
    • contribute constructively to a collaborative group project
    • research and select relevant information on film and cinema
    • present findings on cinema to varied audiences
    • communicate fluently in the target language at an advanced level
    LAN00111I 20 cr · Language and Linguistic Science modules:
Year 4 · 1 core, 31 optional · 20 credits ≈ 200 hours
  • French Language and Cultures: Proficient
    What you learn (5)
    • interpret complex written, audiovisual and digital french texts for implicit meaning
    • compose fluent complex texts in french using idiomatic expressions
    • distinguish personal viewpoints from source viewpoints on complex topics
    • deliver concise oral presentations of complex information in french
    • adapt communication style to navigate cultural differences
    LAN00008H 20 cr
31 optional modules
  • Commemorations
    What you learn (7)
    • identify key methods used in comparative historical analysis
    • describe challenges encountered when comparing historical cases
    • explain various facets of the studied historical topic
    • apply comparative approaches to analyse a historical topic
    • evaluate the usefulness of comparative approaches to a historical topic
    • discuss comparative historical issues in academic dialogue
    • write analytically about comparative historical topics
    HIS00130H 20 cr · Comparative history options:
  • Travel
    What you learn (7)
    • identify key methods used in comparative historical analysis
    • explain difficulties encountered when comparing historical cases
    • describe multiple dimensions of the chosen historical topic
    • apply comparative frameworks to analyse a historical topic
    • evaluate the usefulness of comparative approaches to a topic
    • construct written arguments about comparative historical themes
    • discuss comparative historical issues orally with peers
    HIS00133H 20 cr · Comparative history options:
  • HIS00136H · History special subject options:
  • Animals
    What you learn (7)
    • identify key methods used in comparative historical analysis
    • explain difficulties encountered when comparing historical cases
    • describe multiple dimensions of the chosen historical topic
    • apply comparative approaches to analyse a historical topic
    • evaluate the effectiveness of comparative approaches to a topic
    • discuss comparative historical arguments in group settings
    • write academic analyses of comparative historical topics
    HIS00137H 20 cr · Comparative history options:
  • Beauty
    What you learn (7)
    • identify key methods used in comparative history
    • explain challenges involved in comparing historical contexts
    • describe various aspects of the history of beauty
    • apply comparative approaches to the study of beauty
    • evaluate the usefulness of comparative approaches to historical topics
    • discuss comparative historical arguments in seminar settings
    • compose written analysis on comparative historical topics
    HIS00139H 20 cr · Comparative history options:
  • Violence
    What you learn (7)
    • identify key approaches used in comparative history
    • explain challenges encountered when comparing historical cases
    • describe multiple aspects of the studied historical theme
    • apply comparative approaches to a historical topic
    • evaluate the usefulness of comparative approaches to a topic
    • discuss comparative historical issues in seminar settings
    • write academic essays on comparative historical topics
    HIS00141H 20 cr · Comparative history options:
  • Popular Politics? The History of British Political Culture since 1945
    What you learn (6)
    • identify key themes and debates in British political culture since 1945
    • describe the historical development of post-war British political culture
    • analyse original historical sources relating to post-war British politics
    • relate primary sources to relevant secondary historical scholarship
    • interpret historical texts through close reading techniques
    • participate confidently in scholarly discussion of historical debates
    HIS00142H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • Communisms
    What you learn (7)
    • identify key methodologies used in comparative history
    • explain the difficulties involved in comparing historical cases
    • describe multiple dimensions of communism as a historical theme
    • apply comparative approaches to the study of communism
    • evaluate the usefulness of comparative approaches to this topic
    • discuss comparative history through structured argument
    • compose written analysis on comparative historical themes
    HIS00143H 20 cr · Comparative history options:
  • Empires
    What you learn (7)
    • identify key methods used in comparative historical analysis
    • describe common challenges encountered when comparing historical cases
    • explain various aspects of the empires studied during the module
    • apply comparative approaches to analyse empires
    • evaluate the usefulness of comparative approaches for studying empires
    • discuss comparative historical arguments in seminar settings
    • compose written analysis on comparative historical topics
    HIS00146H 20 cr · Comparative history options:
  • Imperial Japan, 1890-1950
    What you learn (5)
    • identify key themes and debates in imperial japanese history
    • describe major historical developments in imperial japan 1890-1950
    • analyse original historical sources on imperial japan
    • compare primary and secondary accounts of historical events
    • discuss historical texts and debates through close reading
    HIS00147H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • Joan of Arc
    What you learn (7)
    • identify key themes and debates concerning joan of arc
    • describe the historical context and significance of the topic studied
    • analyse original historical sources related to the topic
    • evaluate the reliability and perspective of original sources
    • relate primary sources to relevant secondary scholarship
    • apply close reading techniques to historical texts
    • participate confidently in discussion of historical debates
    HIS00148H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • The French Wars of Religion
    What you learn (5)
    • identify key themes and debates in the french wars of religion
    • describe historical knowledge of the french wars of religion
    • analyse original historical sources
    • relate primary sources to secondary scholarship
    • discuss historical texts and debates through close reading
    HIS00151H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • HIS00157H · History special subject options:
  • Race, Place and Health in Britain and its Empire, 1880-1960
    What you learn (3)
    • analyse original historical sources relating to race, place and health
    • relate primary sources to secondary historical scholarship on the topic
    • discuss historical texts and debates through close reading
    HIS00161H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • Hong Kong: Decolonisation and Development, 1945-97
    What you learn (5)
    • identify key themes and debates in Hong Kong's decolonisation history
    • describe the historical development of Hong Kong from 1945 to 1997
    • analyse primary historical sources on Hong Kong's development
    • relate primary sources to secondary historical interpretations
    • discuss historical texts and debates through close reading
    HIS00163H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • Black British History and Decolonisation
    What you learn (5)
    • identify key themes and debates in Black British history and decolonisation
    • describe core concepts and content relating to black British history and decolonisation
    • analyse original historical sources relating to black British history
    • relate primary sources to secondary scholarly interpretations
    • discuss historical texts and debates through close reading
    HIS00165H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • Thomas More: Learning, Politics and Religion in England, 1500-35
    What you learn (6)
    • identify key themes and debates on Thomas More's era
    • describe the political and religious context of early Tudor England
    • analyse original historical sources on the period
    • relate primary sources to secondary scholarly interpretations
    • interpret historical texts through close reading
    • discuss historical debates confidently with peers
    HIS00167H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • Ploughing the Sea? The Spanish American Wars of Independence, 1750-1830
    What you learn (5)
    • identify major themes and debates in Spanish American independence history
    • describe key historical events and developments of the period 1750-1830
    • analyse original historical sources related to the period
    • relate primary sources to secondary scholarly interpretations
    • discuss historical texts and debates confidently in seminar settings
    HIS00170H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • Poverty and the Welfare State in Post-War Britain
    What you learn (5)
    • identify key themes and debates in post-war British welfare history
    • describe the historical development of poverty and welfare policy
    • analyse original historical sources on poverty and welfare
    • relate primary sources to secondary historical interpretations
    • discuss historical texts and debates through close reading
    HIS00178H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • Exiled Lives: English Nuns in Catholic Europe, 1600-1800
    What you learn (7)
    • identify key themes and debates in the history of exiled English nuns
    • describe the historical context of English nuns in Catholic Europe
    • analyse primary historical sources related to exiled religious communities
    • evaluate the reliability and perspective of original historical documents
    • compare primary sources with secondary scholarly interpretations
    • interpret historical texts through close reading techniques
    • participate confidently in scholarly discussion of historical debates
    HIS00180H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • Reading and Writing in Medieval England
    What you learn (4)
    • explain key themes and debates in a studied historical topic
    • analyse original historical sources
    • compare primary and secondary historical material
    • discuss historical texts and debates with confidence
    HIS00199H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • Prussia and the Unification of Germany, 1815-1918
    What you learn (6)
    • identify central themes and historiographical debates on Prussian and German unification
    • describe key events and developments in the unification of Germany under Prussia
    • analyse original historical sources relating to Prussia and German unification
    • evaluate the reliability and significance of primary historical sources
    • compare primary sources with secondary historical interpretations
    • discuss historical texts and scholarly debates with confidence
    HIS00200H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • Mao and Maoism
    What you learn (5)
    • identify major themes and debates concerning Mao and Maoism
    • explain key historical knowledge about Mao and Maoism
    • analyse primary historical sources on Mao and Maoism
    • compare primary and secondary historical material
    • discuss historical texts and debates with confidence
    HIS00202H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • Revolution in the Streets: Faith, Poverty, & Religious Ferment, c.1200
    What you learn (6)
    • identify central themes and debates within the historical topic
    • describe key historical developments relating to medieval religious movements
    • analyse primary historical sources to draw historical conclusions
    • compare primary sources with secondary scholarship to assess interpretations
    • conduct close critical reading of historical texts
    • participate confidently in scholarly discussion of historical debates
    HIS00209H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • Francis Bacon: Myth, Magic and Morals
    What you learn (7)
    • identify key themes and debates relating to francis bacon studies
    • describe the historical context and subject matter of the topic
    • analyse original historical sources related to the period
    • comment critically on the content of original historical sources
    • compare primary sources with secondary scholarly interpretations
    • apply close reading techniques to historical texts
    • participate confidently in discussion of historical debates
    HIS00211H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • Rome Reborn: Culture and Society c.1575-c.1655
    What you learn (7)
    • identify key themes and debates in early modern Roman culture and society
    • describe the historical context and content of the period studied
    • analyse primary historical sources to draw conclusions about the period
    • comment critically on the content and significance of original documents
    • relate primary sources to secondary scholarly interpretations
    • interpret historical texts through close reading
    • discuss historical debates confidently with peers
    HIS00213H 20 cr · History special subject options:
  • Myths, Memories and the Legacy of the French Occupation (1940-44)
    What you learn (8)
    • describe key facts about the french occupation and its memory
    • evaluate a range of textual and audiovisual sources on the occupation
    • compare differing representations of occupation memories across time and groups
    • analyse primary and secondary historical sources
    • conduct independent research on topics related to the module
    • construct a justified argument on topics related to the occupation
    • communicate accurately in spoken french on module topics
    • communicate accurately in written french on module topics
    LAN00053H 20 cr · Language and Linguistic Science options:
  • Translation: Methodology and Practice
    What you learn (4)
    • discuss key issues in translation theory and practice
    • evaluate own translation work using translation studies concepts
    • critique translations produced by others with reasoned justification
    • construct a coherent argument supported by relevant academic literature
    LAN00130H 20 cr · Language and Linguistic Science options:
  • World Cinemas: Representing National and Transnational Societies and Cultures
    What you learn (9)
    • identify key films within their social and cultural context
    • describe the political and historical background of selected films
    • analyse films in relation to their cultural and societal context
    • compare films across different national contexts
    • research film texts using appropriate academic sources
    • contribute constructively to a collaborative project
    • gather and organise information about films for presentation
    • present findings on cinema to varied audiences
    • communicate fluently in the target language at an advanced level
    LAN00132H 20 cr · Language and Linguistic Science options:
  • Independent Study in Languages and Cultures
    What you learn (7)
    • design a course of independent study in a chosen cultural/linguistic field
    • evaluate existing research critically within a chosen topic
    • apply prior knowledge of a target-language country's society and culture to the study
    • explain key issues debated in the relevant academic literature
    • critique prior scholarship relating to the chosen topic
    • summarise previous scholarship on the chosen topic
    • communicate complex ideas and arguments in written form in the target language
    LAN00134H 20 cr · Language and Linguistic Science options:
  • Independent Study in Translation
    What you learn (9)
    • design a self-directed study plan in a chosen translation field
    • resolve translation problems using relevant scholarship
    • justify translation decisions with reference to sources
    • critique research relevant to a chosen translation topic
    • apply prior knowledge of translation theories and methods
    • explain key debates in the literature on a translation topic
    • summarise previous scholarship in a chosen translation area
    • critique existing scholarship in a chosen translation area
    • communicate complex translation arguments in writing
    LAN00143H 20 cr · Language and Linguistic Science options:

“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.

After graduating

Where does it lead?

£25,000median pay three years after graduating
Lower quarter£23k
Median£25k
Upper quarter£31k

Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 40 graduates.

Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 23, 13, 22

Half of graduates earned between £22,500 and £30,500. Five years on, the median is £31,000. 90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 55% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.

All outcome figures7
MeasureValueBased on
Continue after year 10% left100%20
In work or study, 15 months on15% studying90%15
Professional or managerial job55%10
Pay 15 months on, median£28,50020
Pay 3 years on, median£25,00040
Pay 5 years on, median£31,00040
Money

What does it cost?

£10,050a year for UK students, 2027/28 entry

Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.

York fees page · source

About £40,200 in fees over 4 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold. International students: £27,800 a year (2027/28).

National Student Survey 2025-26

What do students say?

74%agreed the course was good overall (question 26)

NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 87% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.

National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 20 students answered

Highest: 100% agreed on question 15; lowest: 50% on question 24.

All questions26
QuestionAgree
Question 195%
Question 295%
Question 385%
Question 480%
Question 590%
Question 680%
Question 795%
Question 890%
Question 975%
Question 1075%
Question 1186%
Question 1261%
Question 1390%
Question 1466%
Question 15100%
Question 16100%
Question 1780%
Question 1881%
Question 1995%
Question 20100%
Question 2194%
Question 2290%
Question 2375%
Question 2450%
Question 2574%
Question 2674%

Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.

Modules, entry requirements and fees are facts read from University of York’s course page on 2026-09-19 and may change; the university’s page is authoritative. Descriptions are not reproduced. Outcome figures are from the Discover Uni dataset. University of York is a trade mark of the university; sch.today is independent of it.