History with Economics (2-year degree)

About this programme

Study economic activity with the context of historical perspective by Buckingham's team of high-calibre historians. Get to know Buckingham! Tour our campus, attend a subject session, and chat to staff and students. History is one of the most popular subjects among UK university students, and with good reason. Having a historical perspective enables people to make sense of today’s rapidly changing world. Employers like it because history teaches you to think for yourself, to work under pressure, and to construct a coherent argument from the evidence. Historical research has never been more exciting than it is today, with the internet making available so many treasures from the archives. Our BA History programme has been carefully designed and fine-tuned by Buckingham’s team of experienced and high-calibre historians. Students begin with survey courses covering major themes in the political, economic, and cultural history of Britain and Europe from the 1500s to today. They then advance to more specialised subjects including empire, global migration, and heritage studies. The degree culminates in an independent dissertation, utilising skills that have built up over the entire period of study at Buckingham. So the programme not only teaches history; it also teaches you to think historically and to research and write history. Our major/minor combinations allow you to study multiple subjects and earn a degree that truly reflects your interests. History with Economics is a popular and illuminating combination of subjects. Sometimes referred to as the ‘motor of history’, econom