History (Hons) Bournemouth University

Overview

Why study History (Hons) at Bournemouth University?

• 1st in the UK for student satisfaction with career paths after graduating (Complete University Guide 2027: Graduate prospects - on track category)
• Top 10 in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2023 & 2024) and 100% student satisfaction for skills development and teaching support (NSS 2025)
• Explore history through study, research and modern storytelling, including film, TV, newspapers, archives and sound recording, and learn how history is shared with the public today.
• 95% of graduates in work or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021–23), with optional 4–30 week placements in media, education, marketing and heritage, working with organisations like the RNLI and National Trust.
• Work on real projects with organisations, such as the National Motor Museum, BCP Council, the National Trust, and Russell-Cotes Museum, and bring new research to public audiences.
• Our assessment goes beyond essays and includes exhibitions, podcasts, websites and blogs, and even a mock peace conference, helping you build real-world communication skills.
• You'll be taught by expert historians whose research will shape your learning, with 93.3% of students finding the course intellectually stimulating (NSS 2025), plus you'll have the option to study abroad in Canada at Memorial University of Newfoundland.