History (Q01) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - History (Q01) BA (Hons)
How does the past shape our future? In our expansive history degree, you’ll explore some of the most exciting and turbulent periods, crossing continents as you journey from medieval to modern times. Discover the events and issues that have transformed life as we know it, from power and warfare to imperialism, race, gender and class. You’ll learn to research, interpret and critically analyse like a historian, developing key skills you can use to make sense of the world and take forward into a range of exciting careers.
Key features of the course
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How does the past shape our future? In our expansive history degree, you’ll explore some of the most exciting and turbulent periods, crossing continents as you journey from medieval to modern times. Discover the events and issues that have transformed life as we know it, from power and warfare to imperialism, race, gender and class. You’ll learn to research, interpret and critically analyse like a historian, developing key skills you can use to make sense of the world and take forward into a range of exciting careers.<br/><br/><strong>Key features of the course</strong><br/>• Study the most popular history degree in the UK<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore British, European and world history from the Early Modern period to the twentieth century<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Choose from specialist topics, including the Roman Empire, wartime Europe, art history and more<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop research, critical analysis and communication skills for careers in arts, teaching, journalism and beyond <br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Distance Learning
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Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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