History Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Discover the people, ideas, and events that shaped the world we live in today. On this course, you'll explore different time periods, places, and cultures—from medieval life to the modern world—across Britain, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Our expert teachers are passionate about history and this bachelor's degree will help you uncover hidden histories, challenge myths, and understand how the past still influences the modern world.

* Uncover the people and stories of the past at Birmingham. You’ll join a department rich in global expertise: studying heritage, public history, and even the history of history itself in a city with a fascinating past of its own.

* Explore on-campus museums and galleries including the Lapworth Museum of Geology, Winterbourne House and Garden, and the Barber Institute of Fine Arts – all free to students.

* Access our exceptional resources, including the Cadbury Research Library, consisting of over 200,000 rare books dating from 1471, as well as the Library of Birmingham, Europe’s largest regional library.

* Take our Professional Skills module and make the most of the paid internships offered exclusively to Birmingham students.

Top 20 in the UK for History in the Complete University Guide 2027

68th in the world QS World Rankings 2027

Additional (Intercalated) Year Options

Make the most of Birmingham's connections to industry with a Year in Industry, where you can work alongside the pros and gain invaluable work experience. Get ready for global opportunities and learn a new language (or two) on our Year in Modern Languages, or learn to lead and make a difference on our Year in Civic Leadership. There’s also the option to add a Year Abroad to your degree, which you can spend living and studying with a partner university of your choice (subject to approval).