History

Be inspired to explore and excel while being taught and supported by internationally recognised experts. You’ll develop expertise working with historical sources and think about how we study the past, applying this to an exciting and expansive range of topics - from the ancient world to the modern day and encompassing the history of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Follow the endlessly fascinating threads of human history from 1000 BCE right up to the twenty-first century, as you learn to master the skills for historical research and a successful future.

A BA in History at the University of Sheffield is a journey through the diverse themes of civilisation – including politics, religion, gender, health and economics. With experts in every area of the globe, History at Sheffield also offers you the necessary global context to understand the most complex problems.

Studying History is also a personal journey, as you learn independent judgement, how to critique accepted opinions, and hone the skill of making your own effective arguments.

Equipping you with analytical and practical skills, you’ll be able to conduct your own research project, and determine the direction of your degree based on the wide variety of modules that make up our vibrant, research-led curriculum.

Why study this course?

• History Special Subject - Sheffield’s research-led special subject, which you take in your third year, enables you to become a specialist in your chosen area over a full year of teaching. In four hours a week of small-group seminars, you explore the details of your favourite area of history with a true expert on the topic.

• Quality teaching time in smaller seminars - core to our teaching ethos, every module includes a seminar with 12-16 people.

• Choose a year abroad - the department has strong links with institutions in Europe and the wider world, and you can easily add a year to your degree to explore the subject in another country.

• Building transferable skills - become highly skilled in research, critical thinking, written and verbal communication, presentation, and digital media creation.