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

Studying History at Huddersfield gives you the chance to explore how people, places and ideas have shaped the world we live in — and how understanding the past can help us make sense of the present.

Ranked 9th in the UK in the Daily Mail University Guide 2026 and 12th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026, our History course offers an inspiring and supportive environment to develop your curiosity, independence and confidence as a historian.

You’ll study a wide range of topics, from the medieval and early modern periods to modern global history, exploring local and international perspectives from right here in the heart of historic Yorkshire. You’ll build essential skills in research, writing and analysis, and gain confidence handling original sources, objects and archives.

Why Study History BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?\
There are no exams on this course. Instead, you’ll be assessed through creative and engaging coursework designed to help you think critically and communicate your ideas clearly. You’ll have the freedom to shape your degree around your interests through optional modules and an independent research project in your final year.

Beyond the classroom, you’ll get hands-on experience with rare materials at Heritage Quay  and the Holocaust Centre North, and have the chance to take part in work placements or public history projects that connect your learning to the world beyond university.

You’ll graduate with the analytical, communication and problem-solving skills that employers value, ready to pursue a wide range of careers in education, heritage, media, publishing, the civil service, or the creative industries.

Professional Bodies\
At Huddersfield you’ll also study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.

†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees.

Why Huddersfield?\
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.