BA (Hons) History at University of Greenwich

Let the historical setting of our Greenwich Campus inspire your studies of British, European and world history. History is more than the study of the past. It asks how our world is the way it is, and what it might be.

Faculty: Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; sandwich  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll study at the No. 2 London university for history based on student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2027). You’ll explore over 500 years of British, imperial and global history while studying social, environmental, cultural and political histories that impact on contemporary society. You’ll learn how historians research, interpret and write about the past while developing your confidence as a critical thinker and communicator. You’ll learn from creative and inspiring teachers and researchers whose work directly informs the modules you’ll study.

Career pathways

The skills you acquire through studying History at Greenwich will prepare you for careers in a wide range of industries and roles. Recent graduates of History at Greenwich have gone on to careers in museums and heritage management, teaching, research, information services, civil service, journalism, publishing and arts administration.

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