History (Hons) University of Greenwich

Overview

You can also undertake a placement in the creative, cultural, education or heritage sectors, and explore other subjects such as politics, English, or a foreign language. The history graduates emerge with valuable communication, digital and project management skills for a wide range of careers, including teaching, journalism, publishing and heritage management.

What you should know about this course

• The History (Hons) course from University of Greenwich traces over 500 years of British and global histories.

• The course explores the origins of globalisation where east and west meet. It follows women and men – including sailors, slaves, merchants, criminals who passed through Greenwich - en route to making the modern world.

• It introduces you to a range of historical methods and historiography, and aims to help you develop as a critical, analytical thinker and communicator.

• You will work with creative and inspiring teachers and researchers whose work shapes the modules you'll follow.

• The 'History in practice' and work placement modules provide an opportunity to apply your historical knowledge and skills to a range of organisations and employers.

Careers:

The skills you acquire through studying our courses will prepare you for careers in a wide range of industries and jobs. However, in the past, graduates of this course have gone on to careers in research, teaching, administration and government, librarianship and information services, museums and heritage management, journalism, publishing or the arts. Some career options may require further study.