History (Hons) University of Hull

Overview

Throughout your History (Hons) programme at University of Hull , you’ll engage with social and cultural history. With war and politics. With the powerful and the underdog. With sudden events. And with long-term change. You’ll uncover the historical roots of contemporary social, political and environmental challenges. From classical civilisations to modern communities, you’ll explore how all different periods of history continue to influence our world, and to help us understand it better.

Our assessments aim to reflect the real world. Instead of a series of exams, you'll be encouraged to express your ideas in a variety of ways. To criticise sources of historical information from newspapers to computer games. And to develop your own ideas through channels such as podcasts and online exhibitions. That way, you gain the range of skills you’ll need for the workplace.

You’ll benefit from the resources of a city that’s steeped in history. Explore the Hull History Centre, the Blaydes Maritime Centre, and the world renowned Wilberforce Institute. And, of course, there’s the Brynmor Jones Library. Here, we have more than a million books, journals and periodicals. As well as extensive digital resources drawn from libraries and archives across the world.

Future prospects

• The way we teach history gives you skills that employers value. You’ll learn how to analyse complex data. How to present clear and coherent arguments to diverse audiences. And by explaining, supporting and defending your ideas, you’ll become a better communicator.

• You'll also gain teamworking skills through presentations and seminar discussions. And you'll learn how to plan, research and manage your own time through essays.

• With a History degree, you can pursue a range of careers, such as historian, heritage manager, archaeologist, museum conservator, researcher, auctioneer, archivist or teacher. Hull graduates also work in journalism, the Civil Service, marketing, law, and politics.