History and Philosophy, BA (Hons)

Ideas remain the primary currency of success, capable of transforming the world, with understanding human thinking and behaviour patterns essential to shaping these changes. The BA (Hons) History and Philosophy at NTU explores the origins, character, significance, and legacies of world-altering ideas and behaviours across time and space, fostering insight into how they influence personal and professional trajectories. Key outcomes include grasping intellectual, philosophical, and historical processes shaping the modern world; critically challenging concepts using evidence; and navigating societal challenges, theory-practice tensions, and global decision-making in politics, society, technology, and culture.The course equips students to critique ideologies, communicate ideas creatively, address 21st-century ethical and political issues, and manage diverse evidence. Co-designed with employers and students, it builds valued skills through inclusive assessments, projects, placements, and volunteering. Careers span project management, data analysis, consultancy, branding, advertising, teaching, and voluntary roles. Ranked 1st in the UK for Philosophy teaching satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2024), it offers embedded work experiences, customizable pathways with study abroad and placements, and deep understanding of ideas' societal impact.