BA (Hons) History with Global History draft

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) History with Global History program at Goldsmiths, University of London offers a comprehensive exploration of global issues and histories, combining history with interdisciplinary approaches. Students develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills while gaining a deep understanding of empires, postcolonialism, race, and contemporary global challenges, preparing them for diverse careers in research, education, and beyond.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Focus: Global issues and histories across continents and chronologies.
• Methodology: Interdisciplinary approach combining history, anthropology, and other relevant fields.
• Strengths:
• Global perspective on history.
• Internationally recognized faculty with expertise in global history.
• Understanding of empires, postcolonialism, race, and contemporary global issues.
• Development of critical thinking, research, and communication skills.
• Objectives:
• Equip students with the knowledge and skills to critically analyze and interpret global historical issues.
• Foster understanding of complex interconnections between cultures, ideas, politics, and power beyond geographical boundaries.
• Prepare graduates for diverse career paths in research, education, government, media, and NGOs.

Outline:

• Program Structure: 3 years full-time or 4-6 years part-time.
• Year 1:
• Focus on foundational skills and knowledge in global history.
• Compulsory modules:
• Global Connections: the violence and exchanges that shaped the modern world
• Historical Controversies
• Reading and Writing History
• Identity, Agency & Environment 1
• Identity, Agency & Environment 2
• Two additional 15-credit modules from the History Department.
• Year 2:
• Deepen understanding of global historical themes and processes.
• Select 90 credits of Year 2 modules:
• 30 credits from the Global History pathway.
• Up to 30 credits from an intercollegiate Group II module.
• Up to 15 credits from a relevant interdisciplinary or history-specific module.
• Compulsory modules:
• The Goldsmiths Elective
• Goldsmiths' Social Change Module
• Year 3:
• Specialize in Global History and develop independent research skills.
• Compulsory modules:
• Special Subject module in Global History (30 credits)
• Dissertation related to Global History (30 credits)
• Choose 60 credits of optional modules from the History Department.

Assessment:

• Diverse assessment methods: essays, reviews, source analyses, blogs, videos, walks, presentations, exams, and dissertations.
• Balance of coursework and exams varies across modules and years.
• Emphasis on independent research and critical thinking.
• Timely and constructive feedback provided to improve student learning.

Teaching:

• Cumulative and progressive approach, building knowledge and skills year on year.
• Variety of teaching methods: lectures, seminars, field trips, film screenings, workshops, and extended seminars.
• Emphasis on active learning, critical discussion, and independent research.
• Expert faculty with strong international reputations in global history.
• Close student-faculty interaction through consultation hours, tutorials, and co-supervision of dissertations.

Careers:

• Diverse career opportunities in academic research, education, government, media, NGOs, museums, archives, and cultural institutions.
• Strong foundation for postgraduate study in history, anthropology, or related fields.
• Careers service provides support with CV writing, interview skills, and networking opportunities.

Other:

• Program is rated top 20 in the UK for quality of teaching in History (Guardian University League Table 2023).
• International community of scholars and students.
• Opportunities to engage with historical questions relevant to contemporary global issues.
• Encourages critical thinking and social justice engagement.

Annual tuition fees

These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £9250 There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme.