Program Overview

Overview

• Study international, economic, cultural and social history and many geographical areas including the Americas, parts of Asia, Britain and Europe
• Explore domestic and global affairs while acquiring a thorough understanding of the language, culture and literature from a diverse range of societies
• Our broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions
• Prepare for your future career by developing a range of skills valued by a wide range of employers from the media to teaching and the public, private and charity sectors
• Get involved with the Politics and various Language student societies, make friends, attend socials and seminars and hear from guest speakers

How will I learn?

Throughout the History programmes stress is laid on the need to analyse, discuss and deploy historical evidence in a variety of settings and not simply on the ability to memorise. You will learn through lectures, tutorials and seminars, with a growing emphasis at each successive level on student-led learning.

Career paths

You will be equipped with skills that are attractive to employers and relevant for a wide range of careers, including graduate-level roles in the heritage and arts sectors as well as other fields of work, including education, retail management, recruitment, charities, finance and accounting, and journalism.