Medieval & Early Modern History BA (Hons)

University of Chichester

Overview

Explore early modern and medieval history from around the world

Explore events and contexts from across the world

You will learn how to analyse historical events from the aftermath of the Norman Conquest, through Tudor England, and into the Napoleonic era. You will learn from internationally recognised research staff who use latest research to underline their teaching to ensure that you have access to current debates within the study of modern history.

Pursue your interests

The course will allow you to pursue your own area of interest, whether political, cultural or social. You will then develop your knowledge and skills to take a critical perspective on historical events and their outcomes for the modern world.

Learn from experts

You will learn from internationally recognised staff who use the latest research to underpin their teaching to ensure you engage with the current historiographical debates.

Assessment

Our BA (Hons) Medieval and Early Modern History course uses a range of assessments methods, including:

• Essays
• Source evaluations and reviews
• Research projects
• Collaborative project work
• Examinations
• Dissertation.

Modules are assessed at every stage of the course, allowing you to clearly see your academic progress throughout your degree.

Careers

Open up your future career options

A degree in History provides you with the opportunity to take up a number of career roles after graduation. Our graduates are valued by employers as they possess key skills in communication, analysis and reporting. The option to study issues of political, social, and cultural significance, as well as work placement opportunities in archives, institutes and research centres, provides you with experience suitable for a range of career paths. Many of our graduates continue on as teachers, lawyers, accountants, as well as management roles within a variety of settings.

Career paths include:

• Education
• Teaching
• Local and national government
• Journalism
• Public service
• Communications and PR
• Law