BA History

Course Overview Our BA History program empowers you to explore the past to better understand the present, examining political, social, and cultural change from a global perspective. You will develop your own critical voice by studying a diverse range of topics, from local Essex history to international revolutions, guided by our award-winning and cosmopolitan faculty. Key Program Highlights Explore a diverse and flexible curriculum covering global topics from witchcraft to revolutions and African-American slavery. Learn from award-winning, internationally recognized academics in a truly cosmopolitan department. Gain hands-on experience with unique local resources, including our close ties to the top-rated Essex Record Office. Develop a critical perspective by examining hidden histories and understanding events through the eyes of different people. Join a highly-satisfying program, recognized in the top 30 for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey.