History and Law, BA (Hons)

This joint honours programme in History and Law, based in Derbyshire's cultural heart, immerses students in 500 years of history while developing legal skills in debating, drafting, and advocacy. By leveraging regional connections, you'll acquire transferable abilities like research, analysis, and problem-solving, enhancing employability across diverse sectors. The course explores historical themes from the Renaissance to today, including fieldwork, alongside practical law training in facilities such as a replica courtroom.Learning occurs through lectures, seminars, workshops, and simulated legal practices like mooting and negotiation, fostering skills for legal and academic success. Graduates pursue careers in education, law, museums, or management, with opportunities for publication and peer mentoring. Study options include balanced or major pathways in either subject.