History University of Leicester

Overview

At the History degree offered at the University of Leicester you will be able to explore a wider range of periods, themes and approaches to history than you are likely to have encountered before. 

A high degree of flexibility and choice is built into the course from the first year onwards – our range of expertise will allow you to build your degree around your own areas of interest, and narrow your focus to the eras, events and figures that truly fascinate you.

You will have access to library collections that date back to the 12th Century. And if you want to feel the history of another city beneath your feet, you have the option to spend a year studying overseas.

Political, cultural, intellectual, social, economic and international perspectives will all come into play as you explore the web of factors that contributes to our understanding of history.

Careers and employability

• They offer several practical or placement modules so that you can gain hands-on experience in your chosen career path. 

• For instance, the 'History in the Classroom' module includes practical teaching experience by incorporating a placement in a local school and our 'Heritage Field Project' will give you hands on experience working in the heritage industry, offering you invaluable experience for the future.

• They routinely develop paid internship opportunities for their students to gain additional, relevant work experience during their degrees. Roles such as research assistance, conference organiser, and editorial assistant have been offered in recent years.