History, Heritage and Tourism (Single Honours)

Explore modern and contemporary history through a diverse, globally focused curriculum that covers both European and non-European histories. You'll tackle topics such as colonialism, immigration, decolonisation, gender, ethnicity, and conflict, helping you to gain a deeper insight into the world around us today.

This course connects history’s social, political, and economic relevance to contemporary issues, with a special focus on heritage and tourism. As you progress, you'll sharpen your ability to critically analyse and communicate complex information, supported by leading experts who create a dynamic learning environment through varied teaching and assessments.

Study British, South Asian, European, African, and American histories, and explore specialist subjects like the history of photography, heritage studies, and the history of tourism and leisure. You'll also have access to DMU’s rich historical collections, including the Stephen Lawrence Papers, the Ski Club of GB archive, and the Kodak collection at the Kimberlin Library.


* Gain expertise in global histories, from European to African and South Asian, exploring themes like conflict and war, nationalism, immigration, and sustainability.


* Understand cultural evolution and the impact of heritage and tourism on identities and societies, both globally and locally.


* Learn from renowned academics using innovative teaching methods, creating an engaging and immersive learning environment.


* Boost your career prospects with placements and internships in media, heritage, and international teaching, gaining hands-on experience.


* Develop critical research skills and transferable abilities valued by employers, preparing for postgraduate study or diverse professional pathways.

At DMU, the focus is on your future - with work experience opportunities on every course, an employability-boosting careers award, and industry-led course content, you'll be well prepared to start your career.

You’ll get guaranteed work experience opportunities with UK and overseas placements, internships, and personalised training. DMU has been named the UK’s Best University for Work Experience (RateMyPlacement 2024 & 2025), offering personalised careers support, industry connections, and placements with global names like Rolls-Royce and Adobe.

DMU is one of only a few universities where you’ll benefit from modular, block teaching where you’ll study one subject at a time for deeper learning and better results.

Situated in the heart of Leicester, a vibrant student-friendly city, the campus is just a short walk from everything the city has to offer. Its central location means you can hop on a train and be in cities like London, Birmingham and Nottingham in around an hour or less.