History BA (Hons)

History remains among the most fascinating and best-loved of the arts and social science disciplines. This is an exceptional degree which makes the most of our unique West End location.<br/><br/>Our course is modern, with a focus on British and European history, but there are many opportunities to study American, imperial and global history as well. A distinctive element of the degree is its focus on the extraordinary history of London.<br/><br/>You’ll explore the streets of the capital, learn how to conduct your own research in London’s unique archives, and graduate as a well-trained and experienced historian, ready to launch yourself into the world of work in careers such as the media, education, law and the Civil Service – or into further study or research.<br/><br/>You’ll also gain the transferable and cognitive skills necessary for lifelong personal and professional development.<br/><br/>Research underpins much of our teaching, and we encourage you into a community of scholars, through teaching which will enthuse and inspire you.

The University of Westminster is a global university in London with a supportive and welcoming community of over 19,000 students from over 160 countries.<br><br>Every Westminster course is designed to prepare you for the future job market. Their mentoring schemes, placements, careers fairs, and industry workshops will give you extra knowledge and experience, so you’re ready to tackle any future challenges. Westminster’s close links with industry and professional organisations offer opportunities to work with and learn from top employers from all sectors. Enhance your employability skills in bespoke workshops, labs, galleries, studios, and other collaborative spaces.<br><br>Westminster was ranked number 1 in the UK for work-based learning (Forage UK University and Educator Awards 2023) and awarded TEF Silver in the 2023 teaching excellence framework. They have been rated Silver for Student Experience and Student Outcomes, indicating a very high standard in these areas.<br><br>Be yourself at a university where everyone is welcome, and anything is possible.