Embark on a journey through time with the History BA (Hons) at the University of Portsmouth, a programme designed for those eager to understand the forces that have shaped our world. You will delve into diverse historical periods and global regions, exploring the intricate interplay of beliefs, communities, conflicts, and societal structures from the early modern era to the present day. This undergraduate degree offers a unique opportunity to develop critical thinking skills and a nuanced understanding of how past events continue to influence contemporary issues, making history relevant to your own life and future.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over three years, immersing you in the historian's craft through modules like "Thinking Like an Historian" and "Traces of the Past: Exploring Lives Through Sources." You will engage with primary sources, historical debates, and case studies, with opportunities to explore optional modules ranging from "Underworlds: Crime, Deviance and Punishment" to "Modernity and Globalisation." In your final year, you will undertake a significant dissertation or major project, allowing you to conduct in-depth, self-directed research. You will graduate with highly transferable skills in research, analysis, and communication, prepared for careers in heritage, education, policy, journalism, and beyond.