BA (Hons) History (with Placement Year)

Course Overview This unique Modern History degree, situated within a Faculty of Media & Communication, blends traditional academic study with practical, hands-on experience to prepare you for a dynamic career. You will critically engage with the past through diverse media—from film and sound recordings to digital archives—and learn to present history to the public through innovative projects. The course emphasizes professional development through direct collaboration with museums, heritage organizations, and archives. Key Program Highlights Create innovative assessments including podcasts, exhibitions, and websites instead of traditional essays alone Gain professional experience through a guaranteed four-week or optional 30-week placement with partners like the Dorset History Centre and RNLI Develop and pitch a real-world public history event proposal for external organizations and community groups Study history through a multi-media lens, analyzing film, newspapers, television, and online sources Learn within a top 10 ranked university for History (Guardian University Guide 2023) with a 100% student satisfaction rating