Course summary

Explore the past through a global lens with a hands-on history course that sparks creativity, critical thinking and real-world skills. Every day, history is made as discoveries and fresh perspectives change the way we see the world. This course invites you to be part of that transformation, unlocking the past and building new skills through hands-on, project-based learning. Dive into the past: tackle a range of compelling topics, from the medieval era to the rise of civil rights, the history of pop culture, espionage, conflict, ideology, empire, colonisation (and its resistance) and protest. Project-based learning: explore the past creatively, setting out to solve real-world problems while developing highly transferable skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication. Intercultural knowledge: gain a global perspective of the past that spans many different cultures. Explore history through a lens that will take you from the lives of ordinary people in the medieval world to the enslaved and Indigenous peoples, and to the spies, soldiers and leaders who fought across centuries of warfare. Why you should study this course Global perspective: study histories of a wide range of regions, from the Americas and Europe to the medieval Near East and Africa. Learn by doing: work with original documents and objects from history under the guidance of subject experts. Engage in immersive learning experiences and gain experience making videos and podcasts, analysing documents and objects, and curating exhibitions. Beyond the written word: build a broad portfolio throughout this course, from writing essays to creating podcasts and learning how to produce short documentaries and other industry-relevant material. Positive student experience: in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024, this course scored 96% satisfaction for ‘Teaching on my Course’ and 100% satisfaction for ‘Academic Support’, ‘Mental Health and Wellbeing Services and Freedom of Expression’. Employability: become proficient at research, communication, and interpretation while also gaining experience in media production and content creation. These skills should appeal to a variety of employers such as the civil service, schools, media organisations, political entities and the corporate world. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.