Course summary

The innovators of the 21st century will bring together arts, science, engineering, humanities and enterprise to deliver innovative products, services and ways of living. They will be team players with a breadth of skills and qualities that enable them to work across specialisms and cultures. This course combines in-depth subject specialism in history with interdisciplinary breadth, creative teamwork and entrepreneurial skills. In conjunction with your history studies, you will apply your subject knowledge by translating ideas into innovative solutions, which may include plans for digital and creative enterprises, both social and commercial. The course will equip you for researching and communicating history by treating you as a historian from day one. You will be supported in ‘doing’ history through a mix of core units, a wide choice of specialist optional units and substantial pieces of independent research. Small-group seminar teaching, supported by lectures and workshops, facilitates student discussion and debate. You will come together with students from other innovation disciplines, such as psychology and management, each contributing a unique perspective on a challenge as you identify needs and develop ideas. Ultimately, you'll create innovative solutions together. By the time you graduate you will have a portfolio of work ranging from live client projects to planning your own entrepreneurial venture. You will have learned how to evaluate the potential of your product or service and how to finance it, and you will have a network of peers and advisers who have worked with you along the way. For more information visit the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship: bristol.ac.uk/innovation/