Courses
Ready to gain real-world experience and skills to inspire people with History today? At Edge Hill, our unique work-placement module is the centre piece of a degree that provides you with carefully structured training in historical knowledge and skills, from the Crusades to digital media history, opening up a world of future careers.
- With placement options and practical projects throughout your degree, you’ll develop real-world skills preparing you for a range of careers from museum curator to journalist, teacher, solicitor and civil servant.
- Thanks to our high levels of tutor support and engaging content, we’re 1st in the North West for overall satisfaction (National Student Survey 2021 – History).
- Our lecturers are at the forefront of their fields, from the Crusades to digital media history. You’ll discover more about their research throughout your degree.
Courses
Course Name | Qualification | UCAS Code |
---|---|---|
Education and History | BA (Hons) | X1V1 |
English Literature and History | BA (Hons) | QV3D |
History | BA (Hons) | V101 |
History & Politics | BA (Hons) | VL12 |
Student Views
History Latest
- Victorian Valentines
- History students run successful online international conference
- Motor Bandits and Media Moral Panics of New Technologies – Professor Alyson Brown
- Racism: The Importance of History – Professor James Renton
- Real World Experience – History
- Career Enhancing Opportunities – History
History in the News
Facilities
The Department of English, History and Creative Writing is based in the Main Building at the centre of the campus, near the £26m Catalyst building which includes the University library.
A prime example of 1930s architecture, the Main Building has undergone extensive refurbishment to combine a traditional setting with modern facilities, including the £15m Student Hub.
The building includes lecture theatres, seminar and tutorial rooms, which are ideal for group discussions and one-to-one tuition, as well as IT resources and social learning spaces.
Main Building 360 Virtual Tour
External View
Classrooms
The Hub
Open Days and Virtual Events
If you are considering studying at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into the student experience is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day.
You can tour the campus, including the halls of residence, with a student guide. There will also be opportunities to attend presentations and view subject facilities.
Alternatively, our virtual open day pages offer the chance to discover everything that Edge Hill University has to offer and find out more about any subjects of interest, including history, through a series of online activities.
Book your place at an open day
View our virtual open day pages