History and Education Keele University

Overview

The History and Education BA (Hons) at Keele University provides a comprehensive exploration of historical chronology alongside the evolving landscape of global schooling. This interdisciplinary programme encourages students to analyse how government policies and social changes impact diversity, inclusion, and equality within modern education systems. By combining theoretical insights from sociology and philosophy with historical research, students develop a nuanced understanding of the forces that shape contemporary society.

Why History and Education at Keele University?

• Benefit from consistent teaching excellence, with the university holding a Double Gold award in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
• Gain professional experience through integrated placement modules in primary, secondary, or special education settings.
• Access global perspectives by applying for an International Year at a partner institution to experience diverse cultures and educational systems.
• Study at an institution ranked in the Global Top 300 for Education and the Top 15 in the UK for Graduate Employability.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18200 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Defining Moments in World History
• Education Past and Present
• History in Media and Film
• Power, Belief and Identity
• Modern History
• Applied History
• Learning in the Classroom
• Education Identities and Spaces
• Children and Learners in Society

Year 2

• Themes, Sources and Debates in History
• Diversity and Inclusion in Education
• History in the Headlines
• World Wars and the Age of Extremes
• Reformation and Revolution
• Colonial Legacies
• Persecution in Medieval Europe
• Educational Inequalities
• Higher Education

Year 3

• History Project
• Education Independent Research Project
• Age of Migration
• English Revolution
• Christians, Muslims and Crusaders
• Sites of Sexual Conflict in South Asia
• Education Trends and Futures
• Educational Policy

Careers with History and Education

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for a variety of professional pathways within the public and private sectors. While many students progress into primary or secondary teaching, the degree also provides a strong foundation for careers in educational policy, social work, and government administration. The analytical and research skills gained are highly valued in heritage management, media, journalism, and law. Additionally, graduates find success in youth work, community advocacy, and business roles that require a deep understanding of social structures and historical context.