The BA History and Business at the University of Exeter offers you a unique opportunity to explore the dynamic interplay between historical understanding and contemporary business practices. This integrated degree is designed for students who recognise that the past holds crucial insights into the present-day challenges and opportunities within the global economy. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of how historical contexts, including economic, political, and social forces, shape business operations and strategies. This programme is ideal if you seek a rigorous academic foundation that bridges the humanities with applied business knowledge, preparing you for a wide range of professional paths.
You will study this undergraduate degree full-time on campus over three years, engaging with a curriculum that balances compulsory modules in both history and business with a wide array of optional specialisations. Your learning journey will involve exploring historical methodologies, such as new approaches to history and research crafts, alongside core business concepts like management theory and business history. In your final year, you will undertake an independent dissertation, allowing you to conduct in-depth research at the intersection of your chosen fields. You will graduate with a versatile skill set, ready for careers in areas such as heritage management, market analysis, policy advising, and entrepreneurship.