History - BA (Hons)

University of Worcester

Explore a wide range of historical events, from gender and sexuality in the early modern period through to the 1970s, to the significance of race and ethnicity to imperialism, slavery, genocide, national identity and racism.   You’ll learn about the global south through the histories of Africa, South Asia, and East Asia, and develop your understanding of poverty and social justice in modules on British, European and world history.  You’ll deepen your knowledge of war and conflict as well as the peace settlements and anti-war movements that these produced. 

  * Learning in our historic city gives you access to visiting and working in local museums, the Cathedral library, archives and galleries.  * Take up opportunities to work with your lecturers and contribute to their research  * Hear from guest lecturers such as the historical consultant for Peaky Blinders, attend historical conferences and benefit from trips to local and national sites of historical interest.  

  Alongside building your subject knowledge and academic skills, you’ll have opportunities to gain work experience that gives you the chance to explore different work environments related to your degree.   You could work with the Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service in The Hive, or with the National trust at their local sites or see how you could work with local community groups.   With the skills and knowledge, you'll gain you could work as a:  * Heritage manager  * Archivist  * Journalist  * Local Government officer  * Civil servant