History - BA (Hons)
Bristol, UWE
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BA(Hons) History shows you how to interrogate the past and expand your knowledge through challenging academic study. History isnt just about facts. Its about the human experience in all its diversity. Its also about acquiring a sense of enquiry, which will sustain you during and after your studies. History is a long-established discipline, much respected by employers because of the critical skills it gives you. Understanding the past equips us to engage more intelligently with the present and ...Read more

BA(Hons) History shows you how to interrogate the past and expand your knowledge through challenging academic study. History isn't just about facts. It's about the human experience in all its diversity. It's also about acquiring a sense of enquiry, which will sustain you during and after your studies. History is a long-established discipline, much respected by employers because of the critical skills it gives you. Understanding the past equips us to engage more intelligently with the present and to play a more valuable and informed part in society, whatever career path you decide to follow.Duration- Three years full-time four years sandwich

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45/279
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85th
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62nd
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Ruby
24 Jan 25

Campus is good but can be difficult or confusing to navigate. I like the varied assignments for my course (presentations, websites, essays etc) as it feels more useful for the..Read more

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Kaelin
27 Nov 24

The students union is my second home..Read more

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Ruby
24 Jan 25
History - BA (Hons)
Campus is good but can be difficult or confusing to navigate. I like the varied assignments for my course (presentations, websites, essays etc) as it feels more useful for the...
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Kaelin
27 Nov 24
History - BA (Hons)
The students union is my second home...
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Coldharbour Lane Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 1QY United Kingdom
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