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BA (Hons) History

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) History is a undergraduate History course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · History · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

History remains among the most fascinating and best-loved arts and social science disciplines. At Westminster, our focus is on History as a subject that is relevant to everybody. We teach in a truly global framework, listening to previously marginalised voices and questioning long-standing beliefs surrounding power and identity. We give our students the scope to study the historical topics that matter to them and to tailor their learning journeys through a broad array of engaging topic choices. This puts our degree at the cutting edge of the discipline. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Explore global and modern history - Study history from the mid-18th century to the present, with a truly global outlook that looks beyond national boundaries from revolutions and empires to social change and contemporary conflicts. - Choose what matters to you - Later years give you real choice with a wide range of Special Subjects from London’s women workers to the Cuban Missile Crisis, letting you dig into topics you’re passionate about. - A central London location - Based in central London’s Regent Campus, you’re close to world-class libraries, museums, archives and historic sites, providing a rich environment for learning, research and inspiration and unparalleled options for work placement modules - Employer-valued skillset - History graduates leave with critical thinking, independence, intellectual curiosity, assessing reliability and drawing clear conclusions, project management and time-management skills — all highly transferable across sectors. - Internship opportunities - Internships are available for students in their third year. We partner with prestigious archives and museums such as the Imperial War Museum, the London School for Tropical Hygiene and Medicine, the Cinema Museum and the National Windrush Museum to give students unique professional experiences. - Champion equality, diversity and inclusion – We place strong emphasis on exploring diverse perspectives in History, uncovering the lives and voices of individuals and communities who have historically been marginalised or overlooked in traditional historical narratives. Campus: Regent, Central London Duration: 3 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Our internship module gives you the opportunity to gain valuable and practical experience in impressive institutions. Access a network of over 3,000 employers at the University’s new home for careers and enterprise, Zone29. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• History Tutorial 1 (Year 1, Core)
• Ideas in History (Year 1, Core)
• Imperial Island, 1760-1867 (Year 1, Core)
• The Making of the Modern World: Global Perspectives on the Long Nineteenth Century (Year 1, Core)
• Protests: From Bread Riots to Extinction Rebellion (Year 1, Option)
• Electives (Year 1, Option)
• Age of Extremes, 1914-1991 (Year 2, Core)
• History Tutorial 2 (Year 2, Core)
• A Sexual History of London (Year 2, Option)
• Empires, Ideas and Politics: Special Subjects in History (Year 2, Option)
• Murder, Media and Morality in late Victorian London (Year 2, Option)
• Sex, Race, Culture and Social Change: Special Subjects in History (Year 2, Option)
• Dissertation for History and History and Politics (Year 3, Core)
• Special Subjects in History (60 credits) (Year 3, Core)
• Archives and Museums Internship (Year 3, Option)
• Special Subjects in History (20 credits) (Year 3, Option)
• The End of History? Crisis and Conflict since the Cold War (Year 3, Option)
• Work Placement for Humanities (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Financial consultancy adviser
• Marketing officer
• Museum curator
• PR and publicity roles
• School teacher
• Security analyst