History and Business with Employment Experience, BA (Hons)

Study world history to its full: explore vital topics such as gender, race and global imperialism, navigate diverse geographical regions, and traverse 1,500 years of history, from the fall of the Roman Empire through to the post-Communist eraOur strengths include Early Modern British and Modern European history, and specialisms in the histories of power, identity, knowledge and resourcesExeter is a city bursting with history and heritage that offers museums, art galleries and a wide range of historical architecture. The University Library has extensive historical holdings and collectionsOur research centres, covering areas including Medical History and Medieval Studies, are a focus for interdisciplinary research activity across the institution and have significant international reputationsThe Student-Staff Liaison Committee provides an opportunity to communicate your views and influence, change and shape your degree. The student-run History Society organises guest speakers, trips and social eventsOur innovative BSc Business degree focuses on giving you the skills to become a business leader of tomorrow, able to disrupt local, national and international business norms and bring about sustainable, ethical change.Designed for anyone interested in gaining a respected business degree and determined to influence responsible business action, you will graduate with the tools to shape the new sustainable economic opportunities of the future.You will cover all core aspects of business, as well as the relationship between business and society, sustainable business practices and the role of technology in business.This degree incorporates extensive work placements allowing you to build a portfolio of proven work experience and practical as well as transferrable skills, from project management through to business consultancy in both the private and third sectors.You will be equipped with the knowledge and experiences to stand out in today’s competitive international graduate job market‘With Employment Experience’ degree, offers you the possibility of spending a year carrying out a graduate-level work placement or placements within the UK as part of your degree.Why choose to include Employment Experience?Undertaking graduate-level work during your degree unlocks a world of experience that allows you to develop essential employability and interpersonal skills that relate to your degree and future career. A work placement will dramatically boost your confidence, enhance your CV and develop graduate level skills and competencies that employers are looking for.Where will I do my work placement?The sector you choose to work within is very much your choice as you will be responsible for finding and organising your placement. We will provide plenty of guidance and support during your first and second years which will prepare you to research and apply for placements. Ultimately, the university will give final approval to your placement to make sure you have a valuable experience.How does it affect my tuition fees and funding?For your ‘Year In Industry’ you will pay a significantly reduced tuition fee to Exeter – for more information visit our fees pages. If you were previously eligible, you will continue to receive a maintenance loan whilst on your year of work placement/s.