History BA Honours
University of Westminster
Key Information
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Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 15,400 / per year **
Application deadline
Request info *
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* we urge applicants to apply as soon possible and recommend applicants to apply at least three months before the course starts
** international | UK: £9,250
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Introduction
History remains among the most fascinating and best-loved of the arts and social science disciplines, and this is an exceptional degree which makes the most of our unique West End location. The course is modern, with a focus on British and European history, but there are many opportunities to study American, imperial and global history as well. A distinctive element of the degree is its focus on the extraordinary history of London.
Top reasons to study with us
- Westminster is ranked top 10 among UK institutions for Communication and Media Studies in the QS World University Rankings 2021
- You’ll have the opportunity to work in collaboration with colleagues across the university, including students in arts, architecture, media, humanities, science and games design
- Support and teaching from a professional and experienced course-teaching team with research in the design field
- Flexibility and determination of your own learning journey through the course with a wide range of module choices to facilitate your individual creativity
- Excellent and generous studios and facilities for study and practice
- The acquisition of a high level of skills and understanding in emerging and contemporary graphic design practice and study
- Opportunities for study abroad and work experience as an additional year
Why study this course?
- Multidisciplinary, creative campus
You’ll work alongside students from film, photography, music, and fashion at our Harrow Campus. - Fantastic location
With central London only a 20-minute tube ride away, you’ll enjoy the benefits of studying in a major creative capital. - A supportive environment
We provide our students with the right environment, support and guidance throughout their studies to keep them motivated.
Career Opportunities
With a growing global network of 3,000 employers, our Careers and Employability Service is here to support you in achieving your full potential.
- Get ahead before graduating
Our internship module gives you the opportunity to gain valuable and practical experience in impressive institutions. - Employers around the world
The University’s Careers and Employability Service has built up a network of over 3,000 employers around the world, helping all our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers. - Transferable skills
You'll gain the knowledge and experience to succeed in many careers such as teaching, public relations, marketing, museums and galleries, higher education administration and Civil Service.
Career development
As a University of Westminster History graduate, you'll be well placed to take advantage of employment opportunities in the ‘knowledge economy’. Many of our graduates are currently pursuing successful careers in teaching, the Civil Service, museums and galleries, public relations and marketing, higher education administration and in all sectors of industry.
Many of our graduates go on to further study, and a number are now pursuing successful academic careers of their own.
Work experience
In the past, students on our internship module have been placed with exceptional institutions, including:
- Bishopsgate Institute
- Imperial War Museum
- Kew Botanical Gardens Archive
- National Gallery
- National Theatre Archive
- Royal College of Physicians Archive
You'll also have the option to complete an alternative work placement through our Humanities Work Placement module.
Job roles
This course will prepare you for roles such as:
- Financial consultancy adviser
- Marketing officer
- Museum curator
- School teacher
- Security analyst
- PR and publicity roles
Graduate employment
Graduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:
- British Chambers of Commerce
- Citi Bank
- General Electric
- Science Museum
- The Wolfson Foundation
Admissions
Curriculum
You’ll learn inside and outside the classroom on stimulating modules in political, diplomatic, social, cultural and military history, many of which are unique to Westminster.
A wide range of assessments includes essays and exams, document and artefact analysis, presentations, book reviews, portfolio preparation and mini-projects. Through these, you will learn essential skills that will enhance your employability.
You’ll have the chance to take a credit-bearing work placement module in one of London’s hundreds of archives, museums, galleries, libraries and other repositories. Previous interns have had placements in the Imperial War Museum, the House of Lords Record Office and many other London institutions.
You can also study an optional module from a range of topics across the University each year.
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study in this course.
Year 1
In the first year, you will learn about the key historical trends, individuals, and events that shaped the modern world in the 19th century, be introduced to the various disciplines of history and advance your academic and employability skills. All of this has been purposely designed to prepare you for studying history from a variety of perspectives and in greater depth as you progress with your studies.
Subjects of study include:
- The World Remade: Global Perspectives on the Long Nineteenth Century
- History Matters
- History Tutorial
- Protests: From Bread Riots to Extinction Rebellion
Credit Level 4
Year 2
In the second year, you further learn about the main themes and issues that have driven global history in the 20th century and select optional modules on, for example, the politics of race and the struggle for civil rights in the USA, representations of Jack the Ripper, or a case study in Nationalism from around the world. Building upon what you learned in the first year, you will expand your academic and employability skills set in preparation for the third year and work or further study following graduation.
Subjects of study include:
- The World Renewed: Global Perspectives on the Twentieth Century
- History Tutorial
- Transforming British Politics
- Jack the Ripper: Cultural and Popular History
- Civil War to Civil Rights
- Age of Nationalism: A Case Study
- A Sexual History of London
Credit Level 5
Year Abroad
Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the option to undertake either a study or work placement at a partner institution abroad. The optional year abroad helps you develop cultural and intercultural awareness of the country you visit and gives you an opportunity to gain experience in a different setting.
Year 3
In the final year, you will make practical and effective use of what you have learned in the first and second year when researching and writing the History Dissertation and when studying our ‘Special Subjects’. Consisting of 12 diverse topics, in the past, these have included Darwin and Degeneracy, the Fall and Rise of Soho, the Anatomy of the English Sex Scandal, 1800-1900, and, Orientalism: Oil and Islam? The Middle East since 1876. You can also opt to take one of two work placement modules on offer.
Subjects of study include:
- Dissertation for History and History and Politics
- Special Subjects in History
- The End of History?
- Archives and Museums Internship
- Humanities Work Placement
Credit Level 6
International Opportunities
Many of our courses offer international study and work experiences, and the University provides other global opportunities that all students can apply for - so whatever you're studying, you'll have the chance to go abroad.
Opportunities could include:
- Taking part in a semester or year-long exchanges at institutions around the world
- Attending an international summer school or field trip
- Developing your CV through volunteering or work placements abroad
International experience broadens horizons, boosts self-confidence, and improves global understanding, alongside being fantastic for your career.
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Scholarships and Funding
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of your tuition fees.
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