Modern History, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Explore the pivotal events since the French Revolution of 1789 on our BA Modern History with a Placement Year. Delve into why nations succeeded or failed, the impacts of empire, and battles for social justice, studying the forces that shaped the modern world. Taught by internationally recognised historians, you’ll examine global developments—from the Soviet Union to modern Japan, propaganda to landscape history—while honing skills to develop, communicate ideas, and interpret sources.With flexibility at its core, build your degree around your interests via optional modules in years two and four. Spend 9-12 months of year three on a placement for valuable employability experience. Based in historic Norwich on a vibrant campus, benefit from expertise in British, European, and global history, plus partnerships like Norfolk Museums. Graduates excel in civil service, media, law, finance, heritage, teaching, and more. Course details subject to change; confirm at www.uea.ac.uk.