History BA (Hons)

**4th in the UK for our research impact in History in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)**<br/><br/>**=19th in the UK for History (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)**<br/><br/>**About the course**<br/><br/>History doesn’t just teach you about the past. At Sussex, we’re curious to understand how we got to where we are today and where we’re heading in the future.<br/><br/>In the School of Media, Arts and Humanities, you’ll become part of a friendly community of students and expert academics. During your degree, you:<br/><br/><br/>- explore topics such as legacies of empire, popular culture and social justice struggles across the world<br/><br/><br/>- study global history from the 16th century onwards, covering the Middle East, Europe, Britain, America and Asia<br/><br/><br/>- find your area of historical expertise by choosing from a wide range of specialist options taught by experts in the field<br/><br/><br/>- take electives from other subjects – from business to law and modern languages – to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests.<br/><br/><br/>You’ll become familiar with using historical evidence from physical and digital archives. The special collections at Sussex include the Mass Observation Archive and the German Jewish Family Archives.<br/><br/>When you graduate, you’ll have the analytic and practical skills needed for work in a range of careers. This could include teaching and museum curation, as well as marketing, PR, and roles in the Civil Service and the charity sector.<br/><br/>**About Sussex**<br/><br/>Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, youll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/><br/>Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.