History BA (Hons)

**Why Study History at Kent?**<br/><br/>• **Leaders in the field:** With 90% of History students who completed the National Student Survey 2022 satisfied with the overall quality of teaching at Kent, and History at Kent ranked 1st for research quality in The Complete University Guide 2023 - you will receive outstanding teaching delivered by world-leading academics.<br/><br/>• **Your degree, your way:** All of our stage 1 and stage 2 modules are optional, so you are free to explore all areas of history, or find your niche and specialise. Develop your interests as they evolve with History at Kent.<br/><br/>• **Kickstart your career:** As a Kent graduate, you will be ready to construct and lead engaging arguments, be quick to recognise context and skilled to propose alternative solutions. And your wide-ranging work with historical sources will improve your ability to think critically, take part in debate and make informed decisions. This means Kent’s History graduates are ready to step into a career of limitless opportunities, so you can effect change in the places you want to see it.<br/><br/>• **Delve into History:** At Kent, our History students have privileged access to the Canterbury Cathedral Library and Archives. The University of Kent is also home to the British Cartoon Archive and holds a rare and complete set of British official histories of the two world wars as part of our Special Collections.<br/><br/>• **Expand your Horizons**: In a competitive market, having something that differentiates you from the crowd is a real plus. This course provides the option to study abroad or work in industry for a year, demonstrating flexibility in your outlook and displaying enthusiasm and a drive to succeed in new environments.