BA (Hons) Social and Cultural History
Course Overview
This Social and Cultural History degree immerses you in the lives of people from the Roman era to the modern day, exploring themes like crime, fashion, and politics. The course is defined by its hands-on approach, blending classroom theory with visits to archives and historic sites, and includes a professional work placement. It is designed to develop your critical analysis and research skills, opening doors to careers in education, law, research, and the heritage sector.
Key Program Highlights
- Explore diverse themes from family and fashion to politics and propaganda across two millennia of history
- Gain practical, hands-on experience through a dedicated work placement module in a historical setting
- Complement theoretical learning with visits to country houses, archives, and sites of historical importance
- Develop highly transferable skills in critical analysis, research, interpretation, and communication
- Analyze a wide range of primary sources to construct original historical arguments
Course Overview
This Social and Cultural History degree immerses you in the lives of people from the Roman era to the modern day, exploring themes like crime, fashion, and politics. The course is defined by its hands-on approach, blending classroom theory with visits to archives and historic sites, and includes a professional work placement. It is designed to develop your critical analysis and research skills, opening doors to careers in education, law, research, and the heritage sector.
Key Program Highlights
- Explore diverse themes from family and fashion to politics and propaganda across two millennia of history
- Gain practical, hands-on experience through a dedicated work placement module in a historical setting
- Complement theoretical learning with visits to country houses, archives, and sites of historical importance
- Develop highly transferable skills in critical analysis, research, interpretation, and communication
- Analyze a wide range of primary sources to construct original historical arguments
