History, BA (Hons)

Let the historic Greenwich Campus inspire your studies in British, European, and world history. This degree, shaped by our research expertise, explores diverse topics including gender, violence, migration, national identities, and the environment from the 17th to 20th centuries. The campus's location offers easy access to key archives and museums in central London.Spanning over 500 years of British and global histories, the course examines globalisation's origins where East met West, tracing figures like sailors, slaves, merchants, and criminals through Greenwich. It introduces historical methods and historiography to foster critical thinking and communication skills. Work with inspiring teachers whose research informs modules, and apply knowledge via "History in Practice" and placements in creative, cultural, education, or heritage sectors. Graduates gain communication, digital, and project management skills for careers in teaching, journalism, publishing, and heritage management.