BA (Hons) History at Liverpool John Moores University

Study History at LJMU and build historical research and critical thinking skills for heritage and culture. You don't need any prior knowledge of history but if you have an enquiring mind and an enthusiasm for uncovering the past, this course provides a forum for lively debate and introduces you to political, economic, intellectual and cultural history, as well as the modern history of Britain, Ireland, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Eastern Asia. There is also an option to specialise in an area so that you can focus on those aspects of the past that you find most rewarding.

Faculty: Faculty of Society and Culture  |  Department: School of Humanities and Social Science  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Making History, Exploring History, The Faces of Britain, Lion Rampant, Lion Tamed; the Rise and fall of the British Empire, Modern European History, The American Age: People, Politics and Power. Year 2 core modules: Debates in History, Research Paper, AI and the Humanities, The Social and Cultural History of the Soviet Union, Colonial Africa, 1880-1994, Gendering the Past, Ireland, 1690-1920, From Shogun to Showdown: Japan, 1853-1941. Year 3 core modules: Dissertation, Living with Defeat: France and the Second World War, History and Legacies, Brummies, Geordies, Scousers and others, We would not know there was a war on. Life on the British Home Front During the Second World War., Laws of War, Healthcare in the Soviet Union, Victorian Cities, Interpreting conflict in post-colonial Africa.

Career pathways

The broad nature of a history degree at LJMU provides a sound basis for developing your communication, research and problem-solving skills and a well-rounded intellect, which are assets in any career.

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