BA Hons History

The BA (Hons) History course at the University of Derby is a comprehensive program that enables students to learn about the past from multiple perspectives, exploring a broad range of topics from the classical age through to the modern world. With detailed attention given to research skills, this course provides the platform for deep learning, critical thinking, and interpretive skills. Course Content: The course focuses on history from different aspects, including political, social, cultural, and economic factors. It covers diverse themes like war, religion, gender, and social change. Research-based learning is a central part of the course where students undertake an independent study in an area of history that interests them.Key Modules: Key modules include Understanding History, History in Practice, Cold War Europe, From the Second Empire to the Third Reich: German History 1848-1945, History Dissertations, and Post-War Britain: Society, Culture and Crisis.Accreditations: While there's no specific accreditation mentioned for this course, the University of Derby is recognized as a Gold-rated university in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF).Future Careers: This course prepares students for a variety of careers such as teaching, law, the heritage sector, the Civil Service, local government, business, journalism, and media. The programme's focus on research skills and critical thinking abilities also makes it an excellent foundation for postgraduate study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.