BA (Hons) History at University of Liverpool

Studying history changes the way you view the world around you and how you understand your place in it. If you have a genuine curiosity about history and a desire to develop a set of advanced skills in a challenging but supportive environment, History at Liverpool is the place for you. You will start by exploring a broad range of historical periods, some of which may be less familiar, giving you a good basis for making choices later in the degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take 60 credits of required modules in each semester. Compulsory modules in year one include The Global History of the Present, Conversion, Conflict, and Coexistence: Medieval Religious Experiences, Early Modern Worlds and Peoples: 1400 - 1800, Understanding Modern Europe, People, Power and Politics: Approaches to Modern British History C. 1880-2016, The Rebel City: Space, Place and the Public History of Liverpool.

Career pathways

A History degree from the University of Liverpool offers you the chance to develop skills such as teamwork, informed judgement, cultural awareness and leadership – skills which have been identified by the Association of Graduate Recruiters as those increasingly in demand with graduate employers.

Official programme page