History BA (Hons)

**Let the historical setting of our Greenwich Campus inspire your studies of British, European and world history.**<br/><br/>This history degree is shaped by our research passions and expertise. Youll explore a diverse range of topics, including gender, violence, migration, national identities and the environment, across the 17th to the 20th centuries. The historic site of our Greenwich Campus provides easy access to important archives and museums in central London.<br/><br/>You can also undertake a placement in the creative, cultural, education or heritage sectors, and explore other subjects such as politics, English, or a foreign language. Our history graduates emerge with valuable communication, digital and project management skills for a wide range of careers, including teaching, journalism, publishing and heritage management.<br/><br/>**What you should know about this course**<br/>- The course traces over 500 years of British and global histories.<br/><br/><br/>- The course explores the origins of globalisation where east and west meet. It follows women and men – including sailors, slaves, merchants, criminals who passed through Greenwich - en route to making the modern world.<br/><br/><br/>- It introduces you to a range of historical methods and historiography, and aims to help you develop as a critical, analytical thinker and communicator.<br/><br/><br/>- You will work with creative and inspiring teachers and researchers whose work shapes the modules youll follow.<br/><br/><br/>- Our History in practice and work placement modules provide an opportunity to apply your historical knowledge and skills to a range of organisations and employers.<br/>

Ranked 4th in the UK for teaching quality (UniCompare, 2024), the University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community. <br/><br/>With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you’ll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.<br/><br/>Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.<br/><br/>Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it’s a lively place to be.<br/><br/>Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There’s a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes. <br/><br/>There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme. <br/><br/>Register your interest at the University of Greenwich today.