History BA (Hons)

University of Roehampton

**Ranked top 10 in the UK, BA History at Roehampton gives you the chance to study over 3,000 years of our past; and the option of a paid one-year work placement.**Taught by our team of world-class historians, you will cover a vast range of periods, from the Viking conquests, through Tudor England to the collapse of Communism, and the events that laid the path to Brexit. Geographically, the curriculum is equally expansive, taking in the Americas, the British World, Europe, Africa and Asia. Interested in Islam and Women? The Vikings? Or early modern magic? This degree lets you focus on the areas of history that inspire you most.You'll get real-world experience, and work placement and internship opportunities, and build the skills needed to open the door to many rewarding careers. Working alongside world-class scholars, you will also develop your own identity as a historian and your own research interests. If you're looking to understand the issues the world faces today by learning from the past, and are ready to develop the skills that employers seek, this degree is for you.**This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree. A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.**Key features- Roehampton is ranked 9th best university in the UK for History (Guardian University Guide 2022) - This course provides the option of a one-year paid work placement and many of other work experience opportunities - On this course, you also have the option to apply for a semester abroad, at one of Roehampton's global partners - This course is taught to fit around your work, personal or other commitments