History with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

History is a subject for anyone with a sense of curiosity and a desire for a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Choose our foundation year route if you want to strengthen your knowledge and skills before you progress to stage one of the BA (Hons) History degree
Explore the broad sweep of British, European and global history from the Renaissance to the twentieth century
Undertake fieldwork at historical locations ranging from country houses to industrial cities
Share your passion for the past by organising and marketing a high-profile public history conference
Benefit from the support of a dedicated and enthusiastic teaching team who are published experts in their field
Develop an impressive set of critical, theoretical and transferable skills which will give you a real advantage in securing a graduate career.
History has the power to make us question who we are, how we have come to act the way we do, and the experiences that have shaped people’s lives in the past. Studying History will turn you into a critical thinker, ready to challenge received wisdoms.

This course provides you with a firm grounding in the skills and knowledge you need and introduces you to the subject of history, enabling you to achieve your full honours degree in four years.