History

BA (Hons) History gives you the chance to explore humanity’s biggest triumphs, challenges and turning points, from ancient civilisations and medieval worlds to global conflict, revolution and modern change.

With us, you won’t just learn what happened in the past; you’ll investigate why it happened and how it impacted the world you live in today. Taught by expert historians and active researchers, you’ll examine political, social and cultural history across different times and places, building the skills to think critically, analyse evidence and communicate your ideas with confidence.

From day one, you’ll be encouraged to follow your interests and uncover everything from ancient empires to modern Asia, exploring themes like war, society, identity and global change. This is a flexible course designed to develop your own specialisms as a historian: as you progress, you can tailor your degree through option modules to suit your interests.

Whether you see yourself working in education, media, law, public service, heritage, or business, this course equips you with the curiosity, independence and an analytical mindset that employers value. History isn’t just about the past, it’s a way to understand the current world and help to shape the future.

This course has a foundation year available.

Features and benefits

• Prime location: Study at one of the largest centres for historical study in the UK.

• Flexible learning: Shape your degree around your interests with flexible module choices that cover a vast span of time periods and locations.

• Research-based learning: Learn from leading researchers whose published work covers a wide range of times and places.

• Career ready: Work on assessments developed in conjunction with national and local employers, giving you essential skills and experience for the graduate job market.

• Community insight: Undertake collaborative projects with museums, art galleries or other external partners, equipping you with practical 'real world' experience.

• Build connections: The department is home to the Manchester Centre for Public History and Heritage, which has strong professional links and partnerships with heritage and cultural institutions.