BA (Hons) History and Social Policy with a Year Abroad

COURSE OVERVIEW

History and Social Policy allows you to explore the past while learning how you can influence or change people’s current social needs.

You’ll explore history through subjects including women’s studies and gender, political thought, maritime and imperial history, as well as religious history, science and medicine. You will discover how Social Policy is relevant to us all because it deals with the everyday aspect of our lives.

Studying this three-year degree course opens up a range of exciting career opportunities by helping you develop skills, which are highly valued by employers.

YOUR HISTORY AND SOCIAL POLICY EXPERIENCE

During your three-year History and Social Policy course you will have an academic mentor for any pastoral and academic support you may need, and The Society of Ancient Studies and History student society organises social and cultural events.

We offer varied and flexible course content and you can tailor your degree to your own interests with a variety of topics to choose from.

HISTORY AND SOCIAL POLICY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Students on this course typically develop excellent oral and writing skills and you will also learn to develop your ideas in a wide range of formats, along with strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Our graduates are truly international and enter careers in a wide range of sectors including:

• Education
• Government and Politics
• Recruitment
• Media and Public Relations
• Heritage and Museums
• Business
• Business and Management
• Law and Public Services