One of my great regrets is not doing History for GCSE, A-level and degree level. I am now 25 with a science degree and I am pondering how I could go about doing a history degree. Is it possible to do this, and what requirements are there (such as first doing an evening course A-level, perhaps)? I want to do it purely as I am interested in the subject!
2007-02-02 02:30:59 · 6 answers · asked by CTU 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I did a History degree as a mature student - One of the best moves of my life !!!!
I'm guessing that you will have no trouble getting onto a History degree course as you already have a science degree.
They might ask you to do a essay though before they accept you, basically to see your intelligence level.
But if you are funding it yourself, that may not even be an issue.
Best thing to do is to go on-line on the uni websites and see what they say / require.
Pay special attention to the modules they offer as that can make a real difference as to which uni you decide to go to.
2007-02-02 03:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by David 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
It will not earn a degree but may be a source of interest. MIT offers Open CourseWare which is free, There is a fairly good section related to history.
I'd check out local universities and community colleges to check what would be transferable how much and how long it would take. Look into funding and decide what you intend to do with it,
You may try on line universities but do research.
2007-02-02 02:45:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you go back to the college where you graduated (or to any college) and find out what you would need to do to add on a history major to your existing degree? I doubt that you would have to start over. You would probably just need to log a given number of credits.
If you just want to do it out of interest, why not look into simply auditing classes? Or taking adult ed classes?
The other option might be to pursue a masters in history - you might have to do some catch up with undergrad classes.
2007-02-02 05:32:47 · answer #3 · answered by kramerdnewf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will be starting a English Literature Degree in October through the Open University - I will be 33 when I start. I have NO A-levels.
2007-02-02 02:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will suggest the Open University too. You need no qualifications due to the nature of the course and the fact that it is aimed at mature students.
Bit different but my mother did her history degree with the OU ten or so years ago and she had no qualifications at all when she started.
I would go for it and good luck!!!
2007-02-02 02:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go for it, have fun.
Get in touch with the uni you are thinking of attending and ask them what their requirements are.
2007-02-02 18:51:08 · answer #6 · answered by sashs.geo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋