BA (Hons) History

The History BA course at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) provides a comprehensive exploration of historical periods and events, from ancient to modern times. The programme is designed to enhance students' understanding of how societies and cultures have evolved over time, developing their ability to critically analyze historical sources and interpret historical debates.Course Content: The History BA at UCLan covers a wide array of topics, with an emphasis on developing a historical perspective on societal and cultural transformation. The course offers specialised modules that range from investigating the history of the British Isles, Europe and America, through to global perspectives on social and cultural history, politics, gender, religion and warfare. There is also an opportunity for students to undertake a History dissertation in their third year, with one-to-one supervision.Key Modules: The programme features several key modules, including 'Writing History', 'Historical Investigation', 'The Renaissance in Europe', 'State and Society in the USSR, 1945-1991', 'The Holocaust: History, Memory and Representation', and 'British Women’s History, 1790-1945'. Future Careers: Graduates from UCLan’s History BA course have pursued careers in a wide range of sectors, including education, civil service, law, business, journalism, and the heritage industry. The course also prepares students for further study at postgraduate level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.