History (Hons) Leeds Beckett University

Overview

Do you want to explore how the past explains the present, and why understanding history matters more than ever? From revolution and resistance to empire, protest, inequality, the climate crisis, migration, and the media – discover how modern history continues to shape the world around us.

As part of this History (Hons) programme from Leeds Beckett University , you’ll:

• Learn how historians look to the future based on their understanding of the past

• Expand your knowledge of social, cultural and political development from 1700 onwards

• Analyse documents including films, official records, personal narratives and letters in the context of global events

• Work directly with communities in Leeds and help uncover the city's rich history

• Gain transferable skills in research, writing and critical analysis to become a highly employable graduate

Career opportunities: 

You will graduate with skills you will use throughout your career. You will be able to think critically, analyse complex ideas, articulate arguments and work well independently and alongside others. You will be an accomplished researcher with the ability to evaluate large amounts of information quickly and effectively. As such, you could secure employment in a broad range of industries. Graduates often pursue further study, either of an academic or vocational nature, and have entered careers in journalism, marketing, the heritage and museums sector, education and business development, to name just a few.