History - BA (Hons)
Bournemouth University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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As the only history degree in the UK sat within a Faculty of Media & Communication, with a focus on Modern History, Media History, and Public History, you’ll develop practical and professional skills ensuring you graduate equipped for a range of careers. As well as studying history in the traditional sense, you will be using newspapers, on-line sites, sound recordings, television and film as a way of exploring a broad range of topics . In addition to traditional essays and exams, youll be ...Read more

As the only history degree in the UK sat within a Faculty of Media & Communication, with a focus on Modern History, Media History, and Public History, you’ll develop practical and professional skills ensuring you graduate equipped for a range of careers. As well as studying history in the traditional sense, you will be using newspapers, on-line sites, sound recordings, television and film as a way of exploring a broad range of topics . In addition to traditional essays and exams, you'll be assessed through exhibitions, posters, websites, podcasts, blogs and even a mock peace conference . Engage with public history working with a range of outside agencies including museums, archives and heritage organisations . Develop a proposal for a public history event, working with organisations such as Bournemouth Blind Society, BCP council, National Motor Museum and the Museum of East Dorset. Gain valuable experience during a four week or optional 30-week placement. Work with organisations such as Dorset History Centre, Huntley Film Archives, Highcliffe Castle, RNLI and ABA Antiques

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55/279
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45th
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72nd
What students say
H
Harvey
05 Dec 24

Bournemouth is a great town, to both study and live in. The university have various facilities spread all over, so you’re never too far from a familiar space. The campus is..Read more

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Macy
27 Feb 24

Great location and lots of push for inclusion and student involvement. Timetable is often spread out inconveniently though which makes balancing uni and jobs more..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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£19,635 per year

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Latest History reviews

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H
Harvey
05 Dec 24
History - BA (Hons)
Bournemouth is a great town, to both study and live in. The university have various facilities spread all over, so you’re never too far from a familiar space. The campus is...
Read more
M
Macy
27 Feb 24
History - BA (Hons)
Great location and lots of push for inclusion and student involvement. Timetable is often spread out inconveniently though which makes balancing uni and jobs more...
Read more
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