BA History and Music

The Undergraduate History course at Royal Holloway, University of London offers students a comprehensive historical learning experience. Students will have an opportunity to gain profound insights into history globally, with its diverse culture and societies from Middle Ages to the present. They will also learn the skills needed to engage in debates about the past, and how they relate to the present and future alike.Course Content: The History course provides the students with a foundation in the historical study during the first year. The subsequent years allow the students more freedom and flexibility to choose their modules according to their interest. In the final year, students will engage in research and writing their dissertations as part of their honours. Key Modules: Key modules in the first year include "History in Practice", "Writing Histories" and "Global Histories". In the second and third year, students can choose from a variety of modules which include "Power and Protest in Britain", "The British Empire and Globalization", "The American Century, 1941-1980", "Women’s history and feminism in modern Britain 1918 to the present" among many others. Future Careers: After completing the course, students can venture into diverse fields such as law, journalism, finance, politics, publishing, teaching, and public relations. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.