BA (Hons) History: University of Westminster

Introduction

History remains among the most fascinating and rewarding of the arts and social science disciplines. The past is intriguing and alluring in its own right, but a genuine appreciation of the present can only be secured by a knowledge and understanding of the past.

This course offers an integrated approach to the study of modern history, including the fields of economic, social, political and cultural history. Particular attention is paid to the development of evaluative, analytical and research skills as well as to the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of the past.

Teaching and Assessment

At the University of Westminster we make full use of innovative and traditional teaching approaches to bring the past alive, while supporting, training and equipping you with the full range of skills of the contemporary historian. A wide variety of assessment methods is used. Some modules are assessed by course work only and some by a combination of course work and exam. Course work assessments include essays, presentations, book reviews, portfolio preparation and mini-projects. You can also undertake a credit-bearing work placement in an archive, such as the House of Lords Records Office, the London Metropolitan Archive, or the Imperial War Museum.

Associated Careers

Historians have a wide range of research, analytical, and evaluative skills. They know how to work on their own, to manage their own time, to work collaboratively, to synthesize a mass of data, to work to a brief, and to argue a case. As such, they are highly sought after by employers in the media, in education, the Civil Service and in all sectors of industry.

Entry Requirements

• Qualification type Grade/points
• A Levels BB/BCC
• International Baccalaureate 28 points
• BTEC National Diploma DMM