History BA (Hons) at Liverpool Hope University

Study a History degree that helps you understand how the past continues to shape the world we live in today. At Liverpool Hope University, you'll explore key events, ideas and people across different historical periods while developing the skills to question evidence, analyse sources and construct persuasive arguments. This History course encourages you to investigate a wide range of topics, from early modern societies to modern political, social and cultural history.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year One: Introduction to History: Twentieth-Century Europe (30 credits), Introduction to History: Early Modern England c.1530–1651 (30 credits), Single Honours History, Study of History 1: History of Liverpool and Methodologies (30 credits), Study of History 2: Historical case-studies (30 credits). Year Two: Nationalism and Imperialism, Britain and Ireland, Single Honours History, Witch Beliefs and Witch Hunting in Early Modern England and America, Gender and Politics in the Twentieth Century. Year Three: Ideology and Reaction: Fascism, Nazism, and the Holocaust 1919–1945, The Taste of War: Examining the Role of Food in Human Conflict, The British Empire: Colonial Encounter, 1775–1947, The Spanish Civil War and the Crisis of Democracy, 1936–1939, Single Honours History, Britain and the Making of the Modern Middle East, 1841–1987, The Spanish Encounter with 'The New World'.

Career pathways

Throughout your studies you'll develop advanced research, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills while learning how to interpret complex evidence and present well-supported arguments. You'll benefit from opportunities to engage with external organisations, undertake independent research and build professional skills through authentic assessments designed to reflect real-world practice.

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