History and Philosophy, BA (Hons)

This course fosters a profound understanding of human thought and behaviour across diverse historical contexts. By integrating philosophy and history, students enhance their analytical skills: philosophy sharpens historical insight, while historical study provides context for key philosophical ideas. This synergy cultivates independent judgement, critical thinking, and effective argumentation, opening doors to various career paths. Students explore societies from 1000 BCE to the present, covering global political, social, economic, and cultural themes, alongside core philosophy topics like ethics, metaphysics, and logic, plus specialised areas such as education and feminism.Reasons to pursue this programme include gaining expertise in the human condition through research-led teaching and flexible options, addressing past, present, and future issues. Ranked in the top 100 worldwide for philosophy (QS World Rankings 2023), it offers diverse modules from world-leading staff. Additionally, specialised history seminars allow in-depth exploration of preferred topics with experts, fostering specialisation.