Course summary

Why this course? • Study a engaging course that will prepare you for a successful career: we are ranked in the top 3 universities in London for History (Guardian University Guide 2024) • You will be taught by a support team of expert lecturers: we are ranked in the top 10 in the UK for quality of teaching in History (Times Good University Guide 2024) • Teaching designed for you: the contact time you need to succeed, with timetables designed to recognise your wider commitments. About this course Taught by our team of world-class historians, you will cover a vast range of periods, from the Viking conquests, through Tudor England to the collapse of Communism, and the events that laid the path to Brexit. Geographically, the curriculum is equally expansive, taking in the Americas, the British World, Europe, Africa and Asia. Interested in Islam and Women? The Vikings? Or early modern magic? This degree lets you focus on the areas of history that inspire you most. You'll get real-world experience, and work placement and internship opportunities, and build the skills needed to open the door to many rewarding careers. Working alongside world-class scholars, you will also develop your own identity as a historian and your own research interests. If you're looking to understand the issues the world faces today by learning from the past, and are ready to develop the skills that employers seek, this degree is for you. Skills In our BA History programme, our foremost commitment is to equip you with a well-rounded professional skillset that ensures your success upon graduation. This multifaceted approach encompasses several essential elements. Our degree programme challenges students to think globally and comparatively, fostering engagement with a diverse range of historical facets, spanning cultural, social, economic, political, and intellectual realms. You'll not only learn the intricacies of historical analysis but also gain practical experience by participating in public history and digital humanities projects. Within our Applied Humanities module, you'll receive comprehensive employability skill training, which includes career development guidance, interview preparation, and workplace skills. Career opportunities History graduates emerge with invaluable skills that are highly sought after by employers, including confidence, adaptability, and a strong capacity to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds, making them exceptionally appealing candidates in today's competitive job market. Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. They will help you build your CV, prepare for interview, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. Teaching designed around you At Roehampton, we want to provide you with the flexibility you need while you study, and the contact time to help you succeed. We schedule our teaching across no more than three days each week. Plus, we'll confirm which days these are well in advance of the start of term, so you can plan ahead. So, if you want to have more focused personal study time, a part-time job, need to balance family commitments, or want to reduce the time you spend commuting, we’re the ideal choice for you. Student support available 24/7 At Roehampton, student support is available 7 days a week. Our committed academic staff will support, help and guide you throughout your studies and help you prepare for your future career. We also offer study, wellbeing and careers support on-campus and online, so you can get the help you need when you want it. We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.