BA History & Philosophy

The BA History and Philosophy course offered by the University of Birmingham is aimed at providing students with a broad range of historical periods and themes along with critical debates that surround the disciplines of History and Philosophy. The course, involving the collaboration of Department of History and the Department of Philosophy, allows students to focus on special aspects of study that they find most interesting.Course Content: The degree course allows students to debate big ideas such as love, war, religion, democracy, class and revolution. It covers a wide span of history and develops a critical understanding of the history of thought and ideas, cultivating the requisite skills to critically assess historical and philosophical debates.Key Modules: The first year of study includes core modules, such as "Making of the Modern World", providing students with a historical and philosophical foundation. From the second year onwards, students get to choose from a range of optional modules to specialise their study according to their interests. Some of the variants of study include American Civil Rights, Chinese Philosophy, Greek Philosophy, Ancient Philosophy, and more.Future Careers: The course provides a robust foundation for future careers in a variety of fields including education, law, media and communication, consultancy, administration and management, and advocacy groups. The university also provides resources and support to students for career planning and skills development.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.