BA (Hons) History

This History BA Honours degree will take you on a journey through key historical developments in a range of nations, societies and cultures. You will develop the skills to understand, think about and research the past, and apply those skills to your future career.In City's History degree, you will explore the events, forces, and ideas that have shaped modern and international history with this fascinating three-year degree. You will develop a strong understanding of major political, cultural, social and economic forces that have shaped the world, and will learn about a wide array of societies and cultures. You will benefit from this History degree in the following ways:Study topics ranging from Conflict and conquest in world history to the United States in the twentieth century, and from Slavery in the Caribbean to Women in popular music, Gain experience in the tools and techniques of historical research and engage in independent research projects of your own choosing ,Learn from research-active academic experts in British, European, Indian, Caribbean, Russian, transnational and global history.The programme has been designed in consultation with employers from fields including political and human rights consultancies, museums, and publishing. Professional development is embedded throughout the program at all levels. The programme also equips you with a range of employment-oriented skills, including critical analysis, time management, research, teamwork, oral and written communication, and working with digital information. You will also receive training in professional writing and career planning.Duration - 4 years with placement or study abroad year