History with Politics, BA (Hons)

The BA History with Politics programme at Goldsmiths offers an innovative, interdisciplinary examination of how social, cultural, and political forces have influenced societies globally. Rather than adhering to chronological timelines, it emphasizes key issues, debates, and themes, fostering emotional intelligence and appreciation for human diversity. Studying the past equips students to shape futures with insight, fairness, and compassion, promoting equality and social justice. The programme delves into politics beyond formal institutions, exploring ideological, economic, and cultural conflicts to provide a comprehensive global understanding.In Year 1, students take compulsory modules like Global Connections and Historical Controversies. Year 2 allows greater flexibility, with modules such as The Goldsmiths Elective and choices from History or Politics departments. In Year 3, students pursue a special subject module and a dissertation, alongside optional modules. Assessment includes essays, presentations, videos, and portfolios, designed to build skills progressively with timely feedback.

Year 1 In your first year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: Global Connections Identity, Agency & Environment 1 & 2 Reading and Writing History Historical Controversies Power, Emotions and Environment Year 2 Your second year will give you the chance to broaden your intellectual horizons, and have more freedom over what you study. You will take these compulsory modules: The Goldsmiths Elective The Goldsmiths Project You'll also choose 60 credits from the list offered by the History department, up to 30 credits of which can be a University of London intercollegiate group II module and another 30 can be in another Goldsmiths discipline. An additional 30 credits will be from a list provided annually by the Department of Politics and International Relations. Year 3 In your final year, you will develop your specialist interests and knowledge. You will take the following compulsory module: Special subject module from a list of University of London intercollegiate Group III module You will also complete a dissertation worth 30 credits relating to your special subject. You will also choose 45 credits of optional modules offered by the Department of Politics and 15 credits offered by the Department of History. Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of the modules may be available every year.