History, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Course summary

It’s often said that the best way to see the future is to understand the past. History with the University helps you to do just that. Exploring five centuries of human history, you encounter political intrigue, cultural transformation, war, sex and revolution across the globe. Graduate with the problem-solving, research and analytical abilities that give you an edge in the world of work.

• Study history in Britain’s Ocean City and explore more than five centuries of fascinating history.

• Work with world leading experts in history from 1500 to the present day to develop your interests and research. We offer modules in British, American and World History.

• Enhance your career options with a degree that helps you develop highly sought-after analytical and communication skills while you home in on your passion.

• Participate in local, national and international field trips which are free or subsidised for all students.

• Our international exchange programme gives you the opportunity to travel and spend either a semester or an entire year exploring history with one of our partner institutions in the US or Europe.

• Make the most of our excellent history resources and partners in the University library, The Box and wider city of Plymouth and region.

• Be part of a community of historians by joining the History Society or taking part in our internship and volunteering opportunities.

In your first year, you’ll get to know the key concepts of history, studying six modules designed to give you a firm foundation in historical methodology while helping you develop practical skills. You’ll study the subject from a broad range of perspectives exploring developments in world, US, European and British history. During your second year, you’ll have the chance to choose from a range of modules as you develop your historical knowledge and skills. Experience visual, oral, material and archival research – undertaking interviews with living witnesses, examining visual sources and delving into original sources. In your second year you will have the opportunity to try modules from other disciplines as part of our 21st Century Curriculum. You can also take the opportunity to study in the USA or Canada for up to a year. Undertake an optional placement year where you can build a number of key employability skills. Put theory onto practice, get a taste for your chosen career and expand upon your professional network. In your final year, you’ll continue to advance your skills working alongside our expert historians in their areas of specialism. With one-to-one support, you’ll benefit from your tutor’s experience and knowledge as you create a piece of independent research on a subject of your choice, based on original research and primary resources. You can also continue to explore other subject areas as part of our 21st Century Curriculum. The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.