Explore the past through a global lens with a hands-on history course that sparks creativity, critical thinking and real-world skills.
Every day, history is made as discoveries and fresh perspectives change the way we see the world. This course invites you to be part of that transformation, unlocking the past and building new skills through hands-on, project-based learning.
Dive into the past: tackle a range of compelling topics, from the medieval era to the rise of civil rights, the history of pop culture, espionage, conflict, ideology, empire, colonisation (and its resistance) and protest.
Project-based learning: explore the past creatively, setting out to solve real-world problems while developing highly transferable skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication.
Intercultural knowledge: gain a global perspective of the past that spans many different cultures. Explore history through a lens that will take you from the lives of ordinary people in the medieval world to the enslaved and Indigenous peoples, and to the spies, soldiers and leaders who fought across centuries of warfare.
Why you should study this course
Global perspective: study histories of a wide range of regions, from the Americas and Europe to the medieval Near East and Africa.
Learn by doing: work with original documents and objects from history under the guidance of subject experts. Engage in immersive learning experiences and gain skills in digital content creation, analysing documents and objects, and curating exhibitions.
Beyond the written word: build a broad portfolio throughout this course, from writing essays to creating podcasts and learning how to produce short documentaries and other industry-relevant material.
Positive student experience: in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024, this course scored 96% satisfaction for ‘Teaching on my Course’ and 100% satisfaction for ‘Academic Support’, ‘Mental Health and Wellbeing Services and Freedom of Expression’.
Employability: become proficient at research, communication, and interpretation while also gaining experience in media production and content creation. These skills should appeal to a variety of employers such as the civil service, schools, media organisations, political entities and the corporate world.
*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
This course has a common first year.
The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.
If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year.
Year one modules:
Order: Power and Authority in a Changing World
Chaos: Catastrophe and Violence
Identity: Belief, Vision and Values
Motion: Migration, Trafficking and Colonisation
Year Two
The Sun Never Sets: A History of Empire and Imperialism
Warfare States: A History of Conflict, from 1095-1945
Life, Death and Taxes: A History of Ordinary People
Deeds Not Words: A History of Modern Protest
Sandwich Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
Final Year
The Spy Game: Intelligence and Surveillance
Pulp Fictions: A Global History of Pop Culture
Independent Project
Choose one from the following two optional modules:
From the Age of Ideology to the Clash of Civilisations
Indispensable Nation: The United States in the 21st Century
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content.
*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website
Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £17600* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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