This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.History is a subject for anyone with a sense of curiosity and a desire for a deeper understanding of the world around them.Choose our foundation year route if you want to strengthen your knowledge and skills before you progress to stage one of the BA (Hons) History degree.Explore the broad sweep of British, European and global history from the Renaissance to the twentieth century.Benefit from the support of a dedicated and enthusiastic teaching team who are published experts in their field.Develop an impressive set of critical, theoretical and transferable skills which will give you a real advantage in securing a graduate career.History has the power to make us question who we are, how we have come to act the way we do, and the experiences that have shaped people’s lives in the past. Studying History will turn you into a critical thinker, ready to challenge received wisdoms.At Derby you will gain attributes beyond those traditionally associated with History graduates. You will not only build your academic capabilities but also apply your historical knowledge to the workplace. We encourage you to develop skills in areas such as presentation and teamworking, which will help you stand out in the job market. You can approach your future career with confidence: latest Unistats figures show that 95% of our students were in work or further study six months after completing their course.