Nurture your understanding of social, cultural and political developments in Britain, Europe and the wider world. You’ll explore modern history from 1700 onwards.

From landscapes and air pollution to the politics of revolution, learn about how modern history continues to shape our world.

As part of this course, you’ll:

Learn how historians look to the future based on their understanding of the past

Expand your knowledge of social, cultural and political development from 1700 onwards

Analyse documents including films, official records, personal narratives and letters in the context of global events

Work directly with communities in Leeds and help uncover the city's rich history

Gain transferable skills in research, writing and critical analysis to become a highly employable graduate

We’ll nurture your passion. This course will develop your creative and critical thinking through:

Inspired teaching and intellectual debate

Day-to-day interaction with award-winning authors and playwrights

A rolling programme of media industry professionals, published lecturers and world-renowned researchers

Career opportunities
We’ll open your mind to the wide range of opportunities to pursue a career you love. This could be anything from writing and teaching, through journalism and copywriting, business and marketing, to research and publishing.

Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Career Prospects

You will graduate with skills you will use throughout your career. You will be able to think critically, analyse complex ideas, articulate arguments and work well independently and alongside others. You will be an accomplished researcher with the ability to evaluate large amounts of information quickly and effectively. As such, you could secure employment in a broad range of industries. Our graduates often pursue further study, either of an academic or vocational nature, and have entered careers in journalism, marketing, the heritage and museums sector, education and business development, to name just a few.