History with Education Studies

Combine your study of History with education modules, enhancing your employability across two dynamic disciplines. You'll explore modern and contemporary history through an innovative, globally focused curriculum that covers European and non-European histories. Dive into topics such as colonialism, immigration, decolonisation, gender, ethnicity, and conflict, gaining a deeper understanding of our globalised world.

In parallel, you'll engage with education, childhood, and lifelong learning, discussing and debating educational structures, policies, and practices. This course sharpens your ability to critically analyse and communicate complex information. As you advance, you’ll deepen your historical interests and be challenged by expert academics in a dynamic learning environment that combines varied teaching and assessment methods.

Discover British, South Asian, European, African, and American histories while exploring specialist topics like the history of photography and sport. You'll also analyse perspectives on education and special educational needs. Gain access to DMU’s rich historical collections, including the Stephen Lawrence Papers and the Kodak collection at Kimberlin Library, to enrich your learning experience.


• Combine History and Education to enhance your employability and prepare for diverse career paths across two dynamic disciplines.



• Gain hands-on experience through placements and internships at sites like the King Richard III visitor centre, regional newspapers, and teaching opportunities abroad.



• Explore global perspectives on modern and contemporary history, with access to exclusive archives, museums, and DMU’s unique historical collections at the Kimberlin Library.



• Develop critical and analytical skills through the study of historical sources and historiography, equipping you for postgraduate study or careers in various sectors.



• Benefit from inclusive learning designed to support all learners, ensuring a supportive and diverse educational environment.

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.