History and History of Art (Hons)

Overview

Whatever your interests - whether cultural, social, military, political, economic or religious history - there is someone at Birmingham teaching your kind of history. Moreover, historians in other departments expand the range of modules on offer, notably in the fields of Byzantine and African history. You will have access to original works, special collections and extensive resources, such as our acclaimed on-campus gallery - the Barber Institute of Fine Arts. Here you will find works by Botticelli, Van Gogh, Monet, Vigée LeBrun, Magritte and Rodin.

Study trips play an important part in your degree and include visits to galleries and museums in the UK and abroad. You will participate in a week-long, University-funded trip to a major European centre of artistic and historic importance, where you have the opportunity to examine works of art and architecture in situ. Previous study trips have been to Rome, Prague, Berlin and Paris and are led by staff with specific research interests in the city.

Career

As a student of the History and History of Art (Hons) programme at University of Birmingham, you will have an excellent opportunity to develop skills that are attractive to employers.

These skills include:

• Strong communication skills;
• A deep understanding of the past;
• The ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information;
• Leadership and teamwork;
• Handling complex information;
• The ability to form concise and articulate arguments;
• Managing your time and prioritising your workload

These are key skills that will enable you to pursue either further study in History and History of Art disciplines or move into employment in a wide range of other careers.