BA History with Year Abroad at University of Southampton

Explore the development of historical debates and ways of imagining the past. You'll study topics ranging from ancient history to the war on terror. In your third year, you’ll study history abroad at a

Faculty: Arts and Humanities  |  Department: History  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (with year abroad)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year modules introduce you to key historical skills and tools. In your second year you’ll broaden your studies by choosing options that look at patterns of continuity and change, and prepare for your time abroad in year 3. Year 4 is an opportunity for you to specialise and develop expert knowledge.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including local council libraries, universities, schools, colleges, museums, galleries, publishing, media groups. Careers directly related to the course include heritage manager, archivist, historic buildings officer, conservation officer, academic researcher, museum curator, museum exhibitions officer, secondary school teacher.

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