History (Hons) York St John University

Overview

There is a lot of flexibility in this History (Hons) course at York St John University, with a huge range of modules to choose from, allowing you to tailor your studies based on the areas of history that excite you the most.

York has played a central part in many of our country’s stories. It's been a seat of royal power and a site of rebellion. York has been home to the magnificent York Minster and industrial slums. It's been both an administrative centre and a strategic target. With a rich selection of original sources including museums, libraries and historical sites, it is an inspiring place to study.

As well as inspiring you and helping you become a skilled historical researcher, this course provides opportunities to gain work experience and transferable skills. Our History, Community and Culture module provides experience in history-related careers and includes an integrated work placement.

Career

A degree in History can lead to a wide variety of different career paths. This course teaches you to solve complex problems through independent critical thinking, use varied sources of information to form conclusions and present your arguments both verbally and in writing. These are valuable skills in diverse professional settings.

This degree could be the first step toward your career in:

• Historical research

• Heritage and tourism

• Historic building conservation

• Public sector

• Archives and curation

• Librarianship