BA (Hons) History at Oxford Brookes University

Why do democracies fail? How do empires shape identity? How does information transform who holds power? These are just some of the questions waiting for you at Oxford Brookes.

Faculty: School of Education, Humanities and Languages  |  Duration: 3 years; part-time: up to 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026 / September 2027  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your first year focuses on building and presenting arguments, interrogating evidence, and forming your own views. You'll explore all the major themes running through the course: - Modern Britain - Modern America - Politics, war and empire - Crime and violence - Idea and ideologies - Culture and belief Alongside this, the challenge module Why History Matters asks you to consider history's role in the real world from day one.

Career pathways

History at Oxford Brookes prepares you for a world that needs people who can interrogate evidence, challenge assumptions and communicate complex ideas with clarity.

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