History

Expand your passion for history and develop essential skills in research, writing and debate. This degree covers historical periods from the early medieval era to the present day, focusing on diverse regions such as the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia.

Each module is informed by the latest research from our expert tutors. You will connect historical study to contemporary issues, exploring themes such as:

• conflict

• politics

• the environment

• religion

• social attitudes

• consumerism

• gender and identity

• health humanities

You’ll develop a host of transferable skills, including presentation, organisation, teamwork and leadership making history graduates highly employable.

On this History degree at Nottingham, be guided by research specialists as you travel back in time and discover, debate and reflect on the past. You’ll delve into past events, values, systems and societies, and the evidence we have on them, and you’ll be introduced to a wide variety of approaches and methodologies that can be used to help us understand, explain and interpret historical phenomena.

You are offered choice and specialisation to foster your intellectual interests and passion for history. This is achieved via our distinctive Nottingham Approach which supports your transition to university and progression through your degree.

Engaged Arts

All students within the Faculty of Arts can select ‘Engaged Arts’ modules where you’ll approach real world challenges across contemporary themes such as sustainability or equity and justice. These modules have been newly designed to help you gain the skills and analytical abilities that employers are looking for.

Why choose this course?

• Top 20 for History in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024)

• Student satisfaction – 95% of students said the teaching staff are excellent at explaining concepts (NSS 2024)

• Curiosity: Study periods, themes, and events from 500CE to the present

• Critique: following an introductory programme in year one, deepen your knowledge of your favourite topics and explore new ones through a wide range of modules

• Curation: specialise in an area of interest through a year-long 'Special Subject' and dissertation

• Through the Schools Volunteering Project you get the opportunity to volunteer annually, delivering history lessons and after-school clubs in Nottingham’s primary and secondary schools, especially useful if you are considering a career in teaching,

• Work with our dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements Team to assist with your employability skills development via a range of placements, internships and volunteering opportunities.

You can also access this course through a Foundation Year. This may be suitable if you have faced educational barriers and do not expect to meet the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course. Please see the UCAS page for the relevant Foundation Year course for further information.