If you're curious about how the past influences our modern world, want to develop your critical thinking skills, and explore your passion for history in a close-knit community, Keele is the perfect place to start your journey to become a historian. Our programme builds a global perspective of how the past has shaped the present through political, social, cultural and economic influences, as well as providing practical experience in industry through placement opportunities. Become equipped with key skills in analytical thinking, problem solving and effective communication, applicable to a range of careers across policy, education, journalism and beyond.

Course overview

Embark on an exciting and interactive journey through our History BA at Keele. You will explore how understandings of the past continue to shape the present and learn how to apply History to address urgent issues facing the world today.

On this programme, you will delve into influential themes such as gender, religion, revolution and war and how these have affected societies across different time periods and places, from medieval times through to the present day.

The programme is carefully constructed over three years to develop your skills and support you to become the best historian you can be. In your first year, you will be introduced to chronology in your second year, you will build on this chronological knowledge to explore themes in your third year you will apply the knowledge and methods refined over the last two years to specialist case studies and produce your own exciting independent History project. This will allow you to specialise in an area of your choice, utilising your analytical skills, passion for historical research, and creativity to showcase your individuality and critical thinking.

Throughout your degree, you will have the opportunity to apply your learning to real-world scenarios, whilst also demonstrating your expertise through projects and placements, engaging with industry experts. Preparation for employability is at the core of this programme, with several placement opportunities available, allowing you to work with peers and professionals to deepen your knowledge, gain new skills and refine your creativity. With industry links, you will benefit from working with clients and employers across various sectors.

Foundation Year

Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year.

This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence.

Your future career

History at Keele will prepare you for a wide range of careers that allow you to apply your academic and practical learnings to the workplace, clearly articulating your ideas and suggestions.

Our programme enables you to communicate confidently, problem-solve, work as a team and independently, to demonstrate your creativity and expertise across relevant roles and responsibilities.

You may wish to pursue a career in:

Teaching and Education

Media and Journalism

Heritage

Government and Policy

Marketing

Law

International Relations

Business

Duration of study: 3 years / 4 years with international or placement year