Why Study History?
In a rapidly changing society, history has perhaps never been so relevant, allowing you to explore a varied and exciting choice of modules which will help develop transferable core skills highly valued by employers.
History is a distinctive subject, combining a sense of the past with understanding of the present, increasing awareness of different values and cultures and enhancing qualities of perception and judgement.
Why study history at Edge Hill University?
- Student-centred experience – we have a very strong commitment to our students, offering a level of tutorial support rarely found elsewhere. We’ll ensure you make a successful transition into higher education and then become a self-confident and capable learner.
- Excellent performance in the National Student Survey – Edge Hill’s BA (Hons) History programme has been ranked No. 1 in the North West two years running by the National Student Survey, in 2010 and 2011, and No. 4 in the whole of the UK for student satisfaction by The Sunday Times University Guide in 2011, above the Universities of Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester and Liverpool, to name but a few.
- State-of-the-art facilities – Edge Hill’s unique campus provides contemporary facilities combined with extensive resources, to offer a flexible and highly advanced learning environment.
- Great career prospects – many famous faces graduated with a degree in History. Whilst we can’t promise you’ll be the next Sascha Baron Cohen [aka Ali G, Borat, Bruno] or Jonathan Ross, we do provide a programme of study to ensure you develop skills highly valued by prospective employers.
- World-Leading Research – you’ll be taught by highly experienced and enthusiastic staff at the cutting-edge of the subject. The most recent national research assessment judged that 15% of our published research is ‘world-leading’. In this category, we were ranked in the top third of History programmes in the UK. We have staff expertise in areas such as the history of crime, African-American history, contemporary France, historiography, and the Zionist-Palestinian conflict.
What periods of history can I study on the degree?
The focus of the degree is modern history since 1750, from the Russian revolution to the black civil rights movement in America, from 1930s Britain to the history of interpersonal violence. You will specialise in British political, social or economic history, European or American history. View the BA (Hons) History course information for further details.
What transferable skills will I develop for my future career?
History develops ideas-oriented, independent individuals, able to analyse information and present conclusions in a clear, objective manner.
When you leave Edge Hill, you will have developed interpersonal and other skills such as data acquisition and presentation, effective communication, independent research and teamwork; all excellent preparation for a diverse range of careers.