BA (Hons) History at University of East Anglia

Imagine decoding the Bayeux Tapestry, inspecting Henry VIII’s armour, and exploring the power of jazz. From the Roman Empire to Thatcher’s Britain, you’ll study the diverse forces that shaped the world with UEA History degree. You'll learn directly from historians whose research is renowned.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of History and Art History  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year abroad; 4 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (year abroad available) (placement year available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one will give you an overview of the broad chronological sweep of British, European and world history. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Introduction to Medieval History, Introduction to Early Modern History, Introduction to Modern History, Doing History. Year 2: History's Stories. Year 3: The Reign of Louis the Fat: War, Murder, & the Writing of History in Early Twelfth-century France, The Making of the English Landscape 1450 to 1950, The Cult of Violence: the Fascist Regimes of Italy, Germany and Japan, 1922-1945, Blood and Brutality: Violence, the Individual and Society in the Early Modern World, Appeasement and the Second World War, Communism and Nationalism in Yugoslavia, A New Order? the 1980s Beyond Thatcher.

Career pathways

With a BA History degree, you could launch a career in: Museums and heritage: Support curation and conservation, visitor services, educational and outreach programmes whilst drawing on your historical knowledge Civil service and international organisations: Apply your ability to understand complexity to the challenges facing public institutions and global governance Public relations and communications: Manage communications and public messaging for organisations in the cultural or public sectors Law: Put your logical reasoning and attention to detail to work as a solicitor, barrister, or legal researcher Teaching: Teach History and related humanities subjects in a range of educational institutions

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