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History and History and Philosophy of Science BA (Hons)

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-22

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

You’ll combine history and the philosophy of science in a joint honours course to explore all aspects of human activity across cultures, whilst taking an interdisciplinary approach to understanding science and its role in society.Throughout your studies, you’ll combine core and optional modules to explore key questions in history and philosophy of science while focusing on issues and questions that suit your interests.Our modules will give you a firm foundation in historical skills and explore ways the past is researched. You’ll benefit from a wide range of optional modules to pursue topics that interest you, from medieval medicine, decolonisation, to histories of everyday life. You’ll gain a range of transferable skills that are attractive to employers, as well as a global, diverse perspective of history.Using philosophical, historical and social perspectives you’ll also gain a critical understanding of the history of scientific thought, the links between magic, science and religion and the nature of scientific knowledge.Leeds has excellent resources for historians, including a wealth of archive material and political documents. The University Library's Special Collections include the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society records, dating from 1819 which played an important role in science education, and the Liddle Collection of personal papers from thousands of people who lived through the First and Second World Wars.You also have plenty to explore at the Leeds Museum of the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at the University.

Application deadline

15 January

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University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, England

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A global community, the university’s staff and students come from over 170 countries. There will be chances to meet and work with people from across the world.
The university is continually investing in its campus, from new laboratories and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
With a history of welcoming international students for over 100 years, students can be sure of experienced help throughout their time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    14th out of 90 3

    23rd out of 51 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    158 81%

    16th

    2

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    11th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.95 79%

    69th

    23

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    150 73%

    16th

    2

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    24th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.87 77%

    44th

    11

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