BA (Hons) History at Canterbury Christ Church University

Explore the past to shape your future with our BA (Hons) History at Canterbury Christ Church University. If you're looking for a course that spans centuries of history, this degree offers you the chance to delve into the people, ideas, conflicts, and movements that have shaped the world.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Become an historian as you immerse yourself in deep layers of history that spans Europe and afar. Uncover hidden histories from diverse cultures, voices, and time periods. Core modules include Year 1: Becoming a Historian, Canterbury is Your Classroom, Going Medieval, The History of Now, Student Success Modules; Year 2: Atlantic Crossings, Hidden Histories, Interdisciplinary modules, Employability Modules; Year 3: Questioning the Past, Recovered Voices, Being a Historian, Engaging with Nature: Understanding Environmental History, The History Final Project.

Career pathways

History graduates are everywhere. We work in the tech sector, in public policy, in local government, in heritage, in law, journalism, education, media, and so much more.

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