BA History

The History BA course at Queen's University Belfast is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of historical events and societies. This course encourages in-depth study with a broad range of topics available, spanning early medieval times to the present day. Students will be equipped with the skills to scrutinize sources, construct and deconstruct analytical arguments, and write in a clear and persuasive manner. Course Content: The course comprises a selection of compulsory and optional modules, which extensively cover historical periods, regions, and themes. Initially, students will be introduced to historical study skills and the history of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Following this, options are extended to include themes such as gender history, military history, and history of science. The final year offers students the opportunity to undertake independent research leading to an undergraduate dissertation. Key Modules: Some key modules of this course include: History Workshop, Studying History, Discovering History, The Fall of the Roman Empire in the West, America - From Colony to Superpower, War and Visual Culture in Modern America and War, Conflict and Society in Ireland, 1914-1923. Future Careers: Upon successful completion of the History BA course, students can pursue a variety of career paths. Some common areas of employment include law, museum and heritage management, civil service, journalism, and teaching. A degree in History also provides an ideal basis for postgraduate study. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.