History BA (Hons)

<strong>About the course</strong><br/><br/>BA History is modern, inclusive and relevant, with a contemporary focus that helps you navigate pressing cultural, environmental, social and political challenges. You will discover how people, ideas and events have shaped societies across time, investigating themes such as power, identity, conflict, belief and social change.<br/><br/>Focusing on the period since 1800, you will examine the cultural, political and environmental forces that continue to influence societies across the globe. You will explore how History is recorded, interpreted and represented, engage directly with external practitioners in heritage, museums, archives and media, and learn beyond the classroom through site visits and walking tours that make full use of London’s historical resources. History at Roehampton is recognised as a top modern university in London for History and ranked 12th best History programme in the UK in the Guardian League Table 2024, with History ranked 1st in London for Academic Support in the National Student Survey 2024.<br/><br/><strong>What you’ll study</strong><br/><br/>You’ll build a solid foundation in modern global history, while gaining professional skills valued across heritage, public service, education and media sectors, including critical analysis, global and comparative thinking, research using primary sources, public history practice, digital humanities methods and effective communication.<br/><br/>Modules offered can vary each year but may include:<br/><br/>• The History Lab<br/><br/>• American Civil Rights from Truman to Trump<br/><br/>• Political Concepts: Ideas in Context<br/><br/>• Britain from the Blitz to Brexit<br/><br/><strong>How you’ll learn</strong><br/><br/>You will learn through:<br/><br/>• Dynamic workshops built around discussion, debate and interactive challenges<br/><br/>• Investigation of primary sources including archival documents, oral testimony, images, objects and digital collections<br/><br/>• Field trips and walking tours using London’s world class historical resources<br/><br/>• Collaborative projects including public history and digital humanities work<br/><br/>• 100% coursework assessment including essays, presentations, creative outputs and a final year research project<br/><br/>You will also have access to dedicated computer and study rooms and extensive digital and print library resources to support your independent research.<br/><br/><strong>Future opportunities</strong><br/><br/>A History degree opens doors and is designed with your future in mind. You will be prepared for a wide range of graduate careers, including charity and campaigning work, armed forces, civil service and policy, journalism and media, law, market research, policing and the professional and business sector more generally. You may also pursue careers in archaeology, teaching, galleries, libraries and museums, and cultural organisations.<br/><br/>• Civil service and policy roles<br/><br/>• Journalism and media<br/><br/>• Law and policing<br/><br/>• Charity and campaigning work<br/><br/>• Teaching and heritage careers<br/><br/>You will graduate with advanced skills in research, critical thinking, communication, digital literacy, teamwork, project management and independent problem solving, enabling you to articulate clearly the difference you can make to organisations and society.<br/><br/><strong>Facilities</strong><br/><br/>You will study within a vibrant academic community supported by extensive historical resources and specialist spaces.<br/><br/>• Dedicated computer and study rooms in the library<br/><br/>• A print collection of over 280,000 books<br/><br/>• Access to London’s museums, archives and heritage institutions through field trips<br/><br/>• Collaborative learning spaces supporting workshops and public history projects<br/><br/>These facilities support your academic development and help you apply historical knowledge with confidence.