History (with Placement Year) BA (Hons)

<strong>Explore past movements and people and how they have shaped the present with our expert-led History degree</strong><br/>Immerse yourself in the global histories of revolution, power, and people from the past to the present day with our BA History degree. You’ll study:<br/><br/>• global histories<br/>• the role of history and heritage today<br/>• a range of subjects from the 16th to the 21st century<br/><br/>This flexibility in our curriculum reflects the increasingly diverse and complex societies in which we live. It also allows you to:<br/><br/>• Thoroughly examine global issues such as the environment, migration, and war and conflict<br/>• Build nuanced perspectives<br/>• Develop career-boosting skills<br/><br/>Our approach works. We continue to be one of the best performing History courses in the country for teaching and student support. And 96% of students are in employment, vocation, or further study within 15 months of graduating (HESA, 2024).<br/><br/><strong>Hands-on learning</strong><br/>Our students tell us that St Mary’s is the perfect location to explore history at London’s many museums, archives and historic houses, such as:<br/><br/>• Migration Museum<br/>• Imperial War Museum<br/>• Hampton Court<br/>• London Docklands<br/>• The National Archives<br/><br/>As a student here, you’ll have easy access to be able to undertake your own first-hand research.<br/><br/>We genuinely care about our students and will encourage you to think critically, which has positioned our university in the top 10 for student experience (Times Good University Guide 2024).<br/><br/><strong>Hear from our students</strong><br/>Steph, History student – “St Mary’s has given me invaluable insights and learning experiences”.<br/><br/>Meg, History graduate – “I loved my St Mary’s experience! My lecturers knew my name and had an open-door policy, they were all super approachable and always available when I needed them.”<br/><br/><strong>About the Placement Year</strong><br/>A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year. It will enable you to:<br/><br/><br/>- apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting<br/><br/><br/>- build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in<br/><br/><br/>- develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace<br/><br/><br/>- get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Support from St Mary’s every step of the way</strong><br/>Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.<br/><br/><strong>Please note</strong>: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.<br/><br/><strong>Why St Mary’s?</strong><br/>You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow