BA (Hons) History

The BA History course at Manchester Metropolitan University is a comprehensive program that allows students to delve into various historical periods and places, from medieval Europe to modern Asia. It aims to equip students with the ability to think critically, research effectively, debate cogently, and write fluently.Course Content: The course spans three years and delivers a comprehensive outlook of history and its intricacies. In the first year, students get an introduction to the study of history. In the second and third years, students choose from a range of units that caters to different interests, from medieval Europe to modern Asia. The third year includes a dissertation which gives students the opportunity to conduct a piece of independent research on a topic of their choice. Key Modules: Some of the key modules on this course include 'From Restoration to Revolution: Britain and the Wider World, 1660-1789', 'Modern China: From Opium Wars to the Olympic Games', 'The People’s Century: Britain 1815-1901', and 'From Samurai to Pokemon: A History of Japan'. Future Careers: Upon completion of this Course, students can apply their skills in a range of career paths such as teaching, law, business, journalism, public administration, commercial, retail and financial management, the police, and armed services. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.