The MArts History with Innovation degree at the University of Bristol equips you to understand the past and shape the future. In a world increasingly reliant on interdisciplinary thinking, this programme is designed for intellectually curious students who wish to combine rigorous historical inquiry with practical innovation skills. You will explore diverse historical periods and societies, developing a deep understanding of how past events and ideas influence contemporary challenges. This unique undergraduate course fosters critical analysis and creative problem-solving, preparing you for a dynamic professional landscape.
Studied full-time on campus over four years, you will engage with core historical methodologies and explore a wide array of optional units, from medieval cultures to modern revolutions. Alongside your history modules, you will participate in practice-based innovation units, collaborating with students from various disciplines on real-world projects. You will develop skills in design thinking, ideation, and enterprise, culminating in substantial innovation projects and a final-year dissertation. You will graduate with a versatile skill set, ready for careers in heritage, policy, digital humanities, entrepreneurship, and beyond.