History and History and Philosophy of Science BA (Hons)

You’ll combine History and History and 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 core modules will introduce you to historiography and working with primary sources, developing your skills and knowledge. You’ll benefit from a wide range of optional modules to pursue topics that interest you, from the fall of Rome to the 20th century and the US to India. You’ll gain a range of transferable skills that are attractive to employers.Using philosophical, historical and social perspectives you’ll also a critical understanding of the history of scientific thought, the links between magic, science and religion and the nature of scientific knowledge.