Explore the past and prepare for your future with modules covering a thousand years of local, national, and international history. With themes ranging from identity, race, and ethnicity to politics and justice, from leisure and the landscape to war, conflict, and social change, all-encompassing a wide variety of embedded skills, you truly can Get What Counts from your History degree at Chester.
There has never been a more important time to study History and to think critically about the past. The past is contested, controversial, and very much alive. Set within the historic environment of Chester, our exciting course offers not only an exploration of the past but also a gateway to your future.
From Medieval to Modern, from local to global, we embrace a range of approaches including social, cultural, and political history but also the study of material culture, digital humanities, and the application of history in a practical context to help develop your employability prospects. Our inclusive curriculum means you will challenge existing narratives about the past and be encouraged to think critically about how, and why, these narratives have developed. You will also explore important themes and issues relating to race, diversity, gender, imperialism, conflict, and climate change. Through the study of the past, we can make sense of our present and start to think about how to work together to shape our future. Join our passionate team to start shaping your future.
Why study this course with us?
- Your degree, your way
Customize your degree to suit your interests, creating an enjoyable, exciting, and practical learning experience. - A unique environment
Chester is a city with a global history, with connections to the Medieval, Early Modern, and Modern periods, providing opportunities for field trips and exploration. - Hands-on experience
Students have the opportunity to work with history and heritage organizations to produce walking tours, pamphlets, websites, apps, and public exhibitions, enhancing their CV and employability prospects. - Transferable skills
You will develop and enhance digital skills, critical thinking, communication, self-motivation, and teamwork. You will work with original material from archives and engage with partners in third-party sectors, giving you the experience of heritage and education and setting you up for future MA, PGCE, or graduate scheme pathways.
