Course summary

Providing an equal split of both history and economics, this BA(Honours) degree will see you cover a diverse range of modules. You’ll learn how to combine historical context with current awareness of major global trends and challenges and evaluate a variety of evidence. Your choices on the History side are historically and geographically diverse, and you can focus on what fascinates you the most. In your Economics studies, we’ll introduce you to the basics of economics, both macro and micro. You’ll then apply these to contemporary social, economic, and historical problems, such as poverty and inequality, high unemployment, and rising pollution. Why Study Economics and History BA(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? In Year 2, you’ll undertake a work placement, designed to enhance your skills ready for employment. You can also choose option modules to get to grips with the topics that intrigue you. On the course, you’ll gain skills including management, research, problem-solving and planning. You’ll explore the award-winning archive at Heritage Quay, and the unique Holocaust Centre North, located on campus. Plus, History at Huddersfield is top in Yorkshire for Learning Opportunities, scoring 96% based on experimental statistics from the National Student Survey, 2023. Keen to study economics and history, focusing on everything from economic policies to medieval history, modern history, and British history? This course is for you, preparing you for a variety of roles; past graduates have worked for the British Red Cross, House of Commons, and Civil Service† †Source: LinkedIn Professional Bodies At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you can gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. †full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees. Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.