History and Italian (with a year abroad) BA
AAB at A level, A in History/Classical Civilisation; graduates earn a median £25,000 three years on.
Typical A level offer
AAB
A in History/Classical Civilisation · 95% of entrants came with A levels · 95% stay on after year 1 · York course page, Discover Uni
Year 13 · applying
What do you need to get in?
AABtypical A level offer; aab including grade a in history/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
- 1A in History/Classical Civilisation
Who actually got in: 95% with A levels, 5% with other higher education. 5% arrived with 208 or more UCAS tariff points — roughly A*A*A or better. Based on 10 entrants.
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
Other qualifications5
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Access | Obtain 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. | — |
| BTEC | DDDDDD with an additional A Level or equivalent qualification in either History or Classical Civilisation at grade A | — |
| IB | 35 points35 points, including 6 in History at Higher Level | 6 in History at Higher Level |
| Scottish Highers | BBBB | — |
| Advanced Highers | B in History, plus Scottish Highers - BBBB | — |
Years 1–4
What do you study?
6compulsory modules in year 1
Compulsory modules this year: arts & humanities 49% · language & communication 32% · transversal skills 16% · social & cultural skills 4%.
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 · 6 core · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Intensive Italian Language and Cultures: Beginner
What you learn (8)
- interpret simple written or digital texts on social and cultural topics
- interpret short audiovisual material on social and cultural themes
- describe aspects of society and culture using simple sentences
- present information about social and cultural topics orally or in writing
- communicate with reasonable fluency in guided conversational situations
- ask and answer questions about social and cultural matters
- exchange ideas and information with others on cultural subjects
- identify varied cultural conventions in everyday social interactions
- Understanding Italian-speaking Cultures and Societies
What you learn (9)
- identify main messages in clear spoken or written material on cultural topics
- extract specific details from factual material on social and cultural themes
- describe a studied cultural topic using appropriate supporting detail
- present key points of a topic with clear emphasis on significant information
- express personal opinions convincingly on a range of cultural topics
- use the target language accurately to discuss selected topics
- apply correct grammatical structures in spoken and written communication
- interpret a cultural document or event from the target culture
- compare a target-culture document or event with equivalents from familiar cultures
Year 2 · 2 core, 28 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
- Italian Language and Cultures: Advanced
What you learn (8)
- identify key facts about countries and regions where Italian is spoken
- interpret complex written texts in Italian
- interpret audiovisual and digital materials in Italian
- describe complex topics in detail in Italian
- deliver well-structured oral presentations on complex subjects
- communicate effectively in Italian using a broad vocabulary range
- explain the historical and social background of Italian cultural practices
- discuss cultural values drawing on intercultural experiences and media
28 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
- 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
- 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
- Difficult Pasts and Haunted Presents: Memory and its Discontents c. 1945- c. 2010
What you learn (5)
- describe key events, debates and context of the specific historical topic
- analyse primary historical sources related to the topic
- synthesise information from secondary historical scholarship
- evaluate competing historians' arguments on the topic studied
- manage independent study using seminar discussion preparation
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Kingship, Rule and Crisis in Medieval England
What you learn (6)
- describe methods medieval monarchs used to control territory
- explain strategies used by kings to manage baronial power
- combine information from primary historical documents
- synthesise findings from secondary historical scholarship
- evaluate competing historical interpretations of medieval kingship
- manage independent study using seminar discussions
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- China: An Economic and Environmental History, 1870-1970
What you learn (5)
- describe key economic and environmental developments in China, 1870-1970
- combine information from primary historical documents to build an argument
- synthesise findings from secondary historical literature
- evaluate competing historical interpretations of the topic
- manage independent study based on seminar discussions
- 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
- 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
- The Role of Art in Italian Society
What you learn (10)
- identify key figures in Italian art history
- describe major historical concepts in Italian art history
- explain how art has influenced Italian history and society
- analyse the link between art appreciation and societal development in Italy
- interpret complex written texts on Italian cultural heritage
- interpret complex spoken materials on Italian art and culture
- construct persuasive arguments in spoken Italian
- construct persuasive arguments in written Italian
- produce accurate spoken Italian
- produce accurate written Italian
- 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
- 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
- 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
Year 4 · 1 core, 34 optional · 20 credits ≈ 200 hours
- Italian Language and Cultures: Proficient
What you learn (9)
- interpret complex written and audiovisual texts for implicit meaning
- evaluate stylistic nuances across diverse Italian media sources
- compose fluent, well-structured complex texts in Italian
- apply idiomatic expressions and colloquial language appropriately
- compare multiple perspectives on complex topics
- distinguish personal opinions from source viewpoints
- deliver concise oral presentations on complex subjects
- identify cultural differences across Italian-speaking contexts
- adapt communication style to diverse cultural settings
34 optional modules
- Imperial Japan, 1890-1950
What you learn (7)
- identify major themes and debates in the history of imperial Japan
- describe key historical developments in imperial Japan 1890-1950
- analyse original historical sources relating to imperial Japan
- evaluate the reliability and significance of original sources
- relate primary sources to secondary historical interpretations
- demonstrate close reading skills when examining historical texts
- contribute confidently to discussion of historical debates
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Popular Politics? The History of British Political Culture since 1945
What you learn (6)
- identify central themes and debates in post-1945 British political culture
- describe key developments in post-1945 British political history
- analyse primary historical sources on British political culture
- compare primary and secondary historical material
- interpret historical texts through close reading
- participate confidently in discussion of historical debates
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Joan of Arc
What you learn (7)
- identify central themes and debates concerning joan of arc
- describe key historical knowledge about joan of arc's life and context
- analyse original historical sources related to the period
- critique the reliability and perspective of primary sources
- compare primary sources with secondary historical interpretations
- apply close reading techniques to historical texts
- participate confidently in scholarly discussion of historical debates
- The French Wars of Religion
What you learn (5)
- identify major themes and debates in the french wars of religion
- describe key historical developments of the french wars of religion
- analyse original historical sources related to the period
- compare primary and secondary sources to draw historical conclusions
- discuss historical texts and debates confidently in seminar settings
- Rebellion and Revolution: Britain, 1637-1653
What you learn (5)
- identify key themes and debates in mid-17th century British history
- describe the historical events and developments of the period 1637-1653
- analyse primary historical sources from the period
- relate primary sources to secondary historical scholarship
- discuss historical texts and debates through close reading
- Race, Place and Health in Britain and its Empire, 1880-1960
What you learn (5)
- identify key themes and debates on race, place and health in British and imperial history
- describe historical developments in race, place and health in Britain and its empire
- analyse primary historical sources related to race and health
- relate primary sources to secondary historical scholarship
- discuss historical texts and debates through close reading
- Hong Kong: Decolonisation and Development, 1945-97
What you learn (5)
- identify key themes and debates relating to hong kong's decolonisation and development
- describe significant historical developments in hong kong between 1945 and 1997
- analyse original historical sources relating to hong kong's decolonisation
- connect primary sources with secondary historical interpretations
- discuss historical texts and debates confidently in group settings
- Black British History and Decolonisation
What you learn (5)
- identify key themes and debates in black british history and decolonisation
- explain substantive knowledge of black british history and decolonisation topics
- analyse original historical sources related to the topic
- relate primary sources to secondary scholarly interpretations
- discuss historical texts and debates through close reading
- Thomas More: Learning, Politics and Religion in England, 1500-35
What you learn (8)
- identify central themes and debates on Thomas More's era
- discuss scholarly controversies concerning the period
- describe key historical developments in early Tudor England
- analyse primary historical sources from the period
- evaluate the reliability and context of original documents
- compare primary sources with secondary scholarly interpretations
- interpret historical texts through close reading
- contribute confidently to discussions of historical debates
- Ploughing the Sea? The Spanish American Wars of Independence, 1750-1830
What you learn (5)
- identify key themes and debates in Spanish American independence history
- describe the political and social developments of the independence wars
- analyse original historical sources related to the period
- compare primary and secondary historical material
- discuss historical texts and debates with peers
- Poverty and the Welfare State in Post-War Britain
What you learn (5)
- identify key debates and themes concerning post-war poverty and welfare policy
- describe the historical development of poverty and the welfare state in post-war britain
- analyse original historical sources relating to poverty and welfare
- relate primary sources to secondary historical interpretations
- discuss historical texts and debates through close reading
- Exiled Lives: English Nuns in Catholic Europe, 1600-1800
What you learn (5)
- identify key themes and debates in the history of exiled english nuns
- describe the historical context of english convents in catholic europe
- analyse primary sources relating to exiled english nuns
- compare primary sources with secondary scholarly interpretations
- discuss historical texts and debates through close reading
- The First Islamic Empire
What you learn (6)
- identify major themes and debates in early Islamic history
- describe key events and developments of the first Islamic empire
- analyse original historical sources relating to early Islam
- evaluate the reliability and perspective of primary sources
- compare primary and secondary accounts of the same historical events
- discuss historical texts and debates confidently in seminar settings
- Reading and Writing in Medieval England
What you learn (6)
- identify key themes and debates within the topic of study
- explain core knowledge relating to the topic studied
- analyse original medieval sources critically
- relate primary sources to secondary scholarship
- conduct close reading of medieval texts confidently
- discuss scholarly debates about medieval texts
- Prussia and the Unification of Germany, 1815-1918
What you learn (5)
- identify key themes and debates on Prussia and German unification
- describe major events and developments in the unification of Germany
- analyse primary historical sources on German unification
- relate primary sources to secondary historical interpretations
- discuss historical texts and debates with confidence
- Mao and Maoism
What you learn (5)
- identify major themes and debates concerning Mao and Maoism
- describe key historical knowledge relating to Mao and Maoism
- analyse original historical sources on Mao and Maoism
- relate primary sources to secondary scholarship on the topic
- discuss historical texts and debates with confidence
- Possession: Objects and Ownership in Early Modern England, 1650-1750
What you learn (6)
- identify central themes and debates concerning early modern possession and ownership
- describe key historical developments relating to objects and ownership in this period
- analyse original historical sources on possession and ownership
- relate primary sources to secondary scholarly interpretations
- interpret historical texts through close reading
- contribute confidently to discussion of historical debates
- Revolution in the Streets: Faith, Poverty, and Religious Ferment, c.1200
What you learn (8)
- identify key themes and issues within the topic of study
- explain scholarly debates surrounding the topic
- describe the historical context and content of the topic studied
- analyse original historical sources relevant to the period
- comment critically on the content and context of primary sources
- relate primary source material to secondary scholarly interpretations
- interpret texts closely to support informed discussion
- participate confidently in discussion of historical debates
- Rome Reborn: Culture and Society c.1575-c.1655
What you learn (6)
- identify key themes and debates in early modern Roman history
- describe the culture and society of Rome c.1575-c.1655
- analyse primary historical sources from early modern Rome
- relate primary sources to secondary scholarly interpretations
- conduct close reading of historical texts with confidence
- discuss historical debates confidently in group settings
- Francis Bacon: Myth, Magic and Morals
What you learn (7)
- identify key themes and debates concerning Francis Bacon's thought
- describe core historical knowledge about Francis Bacon's life and ideas
- analyse original historical sources related to the period
- comment critically on the content of primary texts
- compare primary and secondary historical materials
- apply close reading techniques to historical texts
- participate confidently in scholarly discussion of texts and debates
- 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
- 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
- The Mafia from its Origins to the Present Day
What you learn (8)
- describe the content of the set texts on the mafia
- interpret multimedia resources such as films and documentaries on the mafia
- explain the historical development of the Sicilian mafia
- plan independent research on a chosen mafia-related topic
- produce accurate written Italian on complex topics
- deliver fluent spoken Italian with increased confidence
- evaluate texts critically using analytical reading skills
- compose critical written analyses of source material
- 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
- 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
“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 12, 23, 22
Half of graduates earned between £22,500 and £30,500. Five years on, the median is £31,000. 95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 55% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 15% left | 95% | 45 |
| In work or study, 15 months on10% studying | 95% | 15 |
| Professional or managerial job | 55% | 10 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £28,500 | 20 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £25,000 | 40 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £31,000 | 40 |
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; 84% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 55 students answered
Highest: 100% agreed on question 15; lowest: 57% on question 24.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 96% |
| Question 2 | 95% |
| Question 3 | 84% |
| Question 4 | 89% |
| Question 5 | 95% |
| Question 6 | 88% |
| Question 7 | 93% |
| Question 8 | 80% |
| Question 9 | 80% |
| Question 10 | 82% |
| Question 11 | 90% |
| Question 12 | 74% |
| Question 13 | 88% |
| Question 14 | 68% |
| Question 15 | 100% |
| Question 16 | 100% |
| Question 17 | 86% |
| Question 18 | 92% |
| Question 19 | 92% |
| Question 20 | 100% |
| Question 21 | 89% |
| Question 22 | 91% |
| Question 23 | 82% |
| Question 24 | 57% |
| Question 25 | 69% |
| Question 26 | 74% |
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.