| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Full-time | 3 - 4 years | - | - | - |
If you're curious about how the past influences our modern world, want to develop your critical thinking skills, and explore your passion for history in a close-knit community, Keele is the perfect place to start your journey to become a historian. Our History BA builds a global perspective of how the past has shaped the present through political, social, cultural and economic influences, as well as providing practical experience in industry through placement opportunities. Become equipped with key skills in analytical thinking, problem solving and effective communication, applicable to a range of careers across policy, education, journalism and beyond. Course overview Embark on an exciting and interactive journey through our History degree at Keele.
You will explore how understandings of the past continue to shape the present, and learn how to apply History to address urgent issues facing the world today. On this programme, you will delve into influential themes such as gender, religion, revolution and war and how these have affected societies across different time periods and places, from medieval times through to the present day. The programme is carefully constructed over three years to develop your skills and support you to become the best historian you can be. In your first year, you will be introduced to chronology; in your second year, you will build on this chronological knowledge to explore themes; in your third year you will apply the knowledge and methods refined over the last two years to specialist case studies and produce your own exciting independent History project.
This will allow you to specialise in an area of your choice, utilising your analytical skills, passion for historical research, and creativity to showcase your individuality and critical thinking. Throughout your degree, you will have the opportunity to apply your learning to real-world scenarios, whilst also demonstrating your expertise through projects and placements, engaging with industry experts. With several placement opportunities available, preparation for employability is at the core of our programme. These placements allow you to work with peers and professionals to deepen your knowledge, gain new skills and refine your creativity.
With industry links, you will benefit from working with clients and employers across various sectors. At Keele, you can tailor your degree programme based on your future aspirations with the opportunity to take a placement year, study abroad with a partner university, developing global perspectives or learn a foreign language and build your cultural awareness. This provides a head start in your employment journey, enabling you to develop skills in problem solving, critical analysis and effective communication. Related courses Criminology and History History and Education English and History Modern History and International Relations Modern History and Politics Explore social, political, religious, economic, and cultural History across global societies Apply history in the real-world and develop hands-on experience, collaborating with practitioners in industry Engage in work placement opportunities that provide a rich experience, preparing you for employment after university A chance to broaden your horizons and study abroad at a partner university Learn to critically evaluate and reflect on historical events and how these have impacted the world we live in For more details, please see the course page on the Keele website.
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