History and Philosophy (Hons) University of Nottingham

Overview

Across each subject, you can explore the moral, social, political, religious, and scientific developments that have made human life possible, and which continue to challenge humanity today. The geographic scope is wide and diverse, from Britain and Europe to Asia, North America and Africa.

With  History and Philosophy (Hons) programme from University of Nottingham you will gain the skills, understanding, and knowledge to describe and make sense of these ideas and events, and to argue for your own interpretations of them. These are the transferrable skills needed for a wide range of exciting careers.

Why choose this course?

• Tailor your degree to your interests – with the wide range of optional modules, you can study the periods, themes and events which interest you most 
• Career-ready skills - develop your presentation, organisation, teamwork and leadership skills 
• Confidence of thinking - build the skills and confidence to debate your views 
• Volunteering opportunities – gain valuable experience and share your passion for the subject through the Department of History and Department of Philosophy volunteering projects 
• Work experience -Work with the dedicated Faculty of Arts Placements

Career

As a history and philosophy graduate, you will have gained key skills including:

• problem-solving and analysis

• planning and researching written work

• objective and critical thinking

• communication, both oral and written

• presenting ideas and information, including collaboratively

• analytical reasoning

• persuasive argumentation

• constructive criticism and discussion

• presenting and persuading

78.8% of undergraduates from the Faculty of Arts secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £23,974.