Graduate Certificate History at Birkbeck, University of London

Our Graduate Certificate in History is a fascinating one-year course that will introduce you to the theories, tools, techniques and research skills of historical analysis.

Faculty: School of Historical Studies  |  Duration: One year part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout this course you will explore and analyse different types of evidence, discuss the theories that inform historical writing and look at the great debates that shape our perception of the past. You will also learn about how the concept of history has changed over time, and how different cultures perceive the past. Compulsory modules include Foundations of History.

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue career paths in research and archiving, education, the heritage industry, publishing, journalism and the media, and the charity sector. Possible professions include: historian, higher education lecturer, archivist, journalist, heritage manager, politician’s assistant, academic librarian, museum/gallery curator.

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