History BA (Hons) at Coventry University

Explore the past through a global lens with a hands-on history course that sparks creativity, critical thinking and real-world skills. Every day, history is made as discoveries and fresh perspectives change the way we see the world. This course invites you to be part of that transformation, unlocking the past and building new skills through hands-on, project-based learning.

Faculty: History, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Order: Power and Authority in a Changing World, Chaos: Catastrophe and Violence, Identity: Belief, Vision, and Values, Motion: Migration, Trafficking and Colonisation. Year two: The Sun Never Sets: A History of Empire and Imperialism, Warfare States: A History of Conflict, from 1095-1945, Life, Death, and Taxes: A History of Ordinary People, Deeds Not Words: A History of Modern Protest. Final year: The Spy Game: Intelligence and Surveillance, Pulp Fictions: A Global History of Pop Culture, Independent Project, From the Age of Ideology to the Clash of Civilisations, Indispensable Nation: The United States in the 21st Century.

Career pathways

Throughout the course, you should develop a broad range of highly valued skills to reflect the changing and dynamic needs of industry, including exceptional communication, project planning, critical thinking and analysis, crisis management, problem solving, and powerful presentation and listening skills. On successful completion of the course, you should be a globally and interculturally aware graduate ready to make a dynamic difference in the world.

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