History

About this programme

Let the historical setting of our Greenwich Campus inspire your studies of British, European and world history. History is more than the study of the past. It asks how our world is the way it is, and what it might be. In our BA Hons History degree, you will explore early modern and modern histories of gender, environment, empire, and culture in British, imperial, and global contexts. You will study at a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been home to royal palaces, institutions of empire, and a diverse range of communities from all over the globe. You will have access to a wide range of local heritage and community partners, and will be within easy reach of major London archives, libraries and museums. The course brings together British, imperial, and global history and combines academic rigour with a strong focus on future opportunities through diverse and employability-focused assessments. As well as developing the advanced research skills needed by historians, you’ll build strengths in critical thinking, analysis, communication, and project management that are valued in a wide range of careers. You can choose a four-year sandwich course to gain professional experience through an extended placement. Alternatively, our part-time option enables you to fit your studies around work and other commitments. Opportunities to broaden your perspective and enhance your career prospects include: Dr Michael Talbot, who teaches on the course, provides an insider's view of what it's like to study history at the University of Greenwich.