History BA at University of Leicester

This degree investigates the events, ideas and people that shaped our world across a wide range of historical periods, to help you grasp how history is made, viewed and discussed. You explore a wide range of periods, themes and approaches to history.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities  |  Department: History  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The core modules introduce important skills and key developments in medieval, early modern and modern history. Core modules include Europe 1861-1991: Emancipation and Subjugation, US History since 1776, Global History: Connections and Cultures in a Changing World, Modern Britain: c1700-Present, People and Places, Making History.

Career pathways

You can shape your degree around the periods, places and topics that interest you most, building the skills and experience that matter for your future career, with real-world experience through hands-on modules and placements.

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