Bachelor of Art - History

About

Our exciting BA History degree lets you shape your passion for history according to your interests, using the latest approaches to study the past with a critical eye and make connections to debates in the public sphere. Our expertise reaches an extraordinary breadth of societies, periods and places, spanning the British Isles, Europe (east and west), Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Our modules give you the opportunity to study both well-established areas, such as political, social, cultural and gender history, or explore areas that might be new to you, such as environmental history or digital history. Criss-crossing this wide range of time spans and perspectives, our highly respected programme will train you to analyse topics from across the globe, allowing you to put into practice your skills as a historian. Moreover, prestigious collections in the University’s Special Collections and Archives give you access to a wide range of original texts and sources, including some of the world’s oldest printed books.  

Career Path

Graduate careers include Historian, History Teacher (Primary/Secondary). Curriculum Developer, Archivist, Archaeologist, Anthropologist, Museum Curator, Heritage Consultant, Editor or Proofreader, Documentary Producer, Historical Consultant for Film/TV, Author or Novelist (historical fiction/nonfiction), Publishing Assistant, Content Writer or Blogger, Fact Checker, Speechwriter, Policy Analyst, Legislative Aide, Cultural Affairs Officer, Public Relations Officer, Intelligence Analyst, Urban Planner (with further study), Political Advisor, Program Coordinator, Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Historical Preservation Advocate, Community Development Officer.