The BA (Hons) Modern History with a Placement Year at the University of East Anglia invites you to explore the pivotal events and forces that have shaped our world from the Enlightenment to the present day. If you are driven by a curiosity about why societies rise and fall, how empires influence global dynamics, or the historical roots of contemporary social justice movements, this course is for you. You will delve into diverse historical periods and regions, from the complexities of British India and Tudor England to the global impact of international history since 1890, developing a nuanced understanding of historical causality and change.
This undergraduate degree is studied full-time on campus over four years, including a dedicated placement year. You will engage with a rich syllabus, covering topics such as the Age of Extremes, the origins of the English landscape, and the cult of violence in fascist regimes. Your learning will involve critical analysis of primary and secondary sources, alongside opportunities to develop your own research through optional modules and a final-year project. The compulsory placement year offers invaluable professional experience, preparing you for diverse career paths in heritage, government, education, or the private sector, equipping you with sought-after analytical and communication skills.