History BA(Hons)

Facts about History

Year of entry	2012
Qualification	BA(Hons)
Application route	3 years full-time: apply through UCAS (code V100) 6 years part-time: apply direct to the University
Modules	Module Listing

About this course

Why choose this course?

This course is an ideal choice if you are interested in the history of the modern world and the problems facing society today. You will explore the histories of a range of countries and study many different types of history, including social, cultural and political history and the history of international relations.

You can also choose to study History as a joint honours degree alongside another subject. See the course combinations section for more information.

What will you study?

You can explore a wide range of subjects in British, European, American and international history, such as the Holocaust, women's history, the early Modern period, and the history of race, slavery and identity. You will write a dissertation on a topic of your choice, working with a historian as your supervisor. You will also become familiar with debates over the role of history in today's world, and will develop the research skills of the historian.

Choose History BA(Hons) at Kingston

Jeremy Nuttall, senior lecturer, talks about the History BA(Hons) course and the benefits of studying at degree level.

Rhiannon Lewis talks about her experience of the History BA(Hons) degree course.

Module listing

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.