History BA (Hons)

<strong>Overview</strong><br/><br/>Imagine decoding the Bayeux Tapestry, examining Henry VIII’s armour, or exploring the social and political power of jazz. These are some of the paths you could choose on our BA History degree programme. From the Roman Empire to Thatcher’s Britain, you’ll study the political, social, economic and cultural forces that have shaped the world. <br/><br/>You’ll be taught by a team of internationally recognised historians and learn about developments around the globe: from Britain and its empire, across continental Europe and the Middle East, to South and East Asia and North America. You’ll learn how to develop and communicate your own ideas, and how to interpret historical sources. <br/><br/>Choice will be at the heart of your History degree. Building on a firm grounding in your first year, in your second and third years you’ll choose from a wide range of optional modules. You’ll decide how to build your course, tailoring your studies to your interests. <br/><br/>Norwich is an ideal place to study history, with a wealth of medieval buildings nestled inside a lively modern city. On our beautiful campus, you’ll benefit from our strengths in British, European and global research, including internationally renowned centres in Eastern European history and East Anglian studies. Partnerships with local heritage organisations such as Norfolk Museums give you hands-on experience of history. <br/><br/>The skills you learn during this BA History course will be invaluable in the workplace. Our graduates have gone on to careers as varied as the Civil Service, media, local government, international organisations, law, marketing, finance, heritage, teaching and many more besides. And if you’re thinking of taking your study of history further, our degree will provide a vital foundation. <br/><br/><strong>Disclaimer</strong><br/><br/>Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the providers website: <strong>www.uea.ac.uk</strong>