BA (Hons) History in Bath United Kingdom | Bath Spa University

Use your historical expertise to tackle modern-day problems, discussions, and controversies. Our cutting-edge History program combines specialized academic content with real-world professional competencies. This stimulating History curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to be engaging, forward-thinking, and captivating. While our Newton Park campus boasts stunning scenery, it also serves as a living historical archive, offering diverse opportunities to explore historical themes - from interpreting landscapes to examining markers of influence and their global ties.

The neighboring urban centers of Bath and Bristol provide exceptional resources for historical research. Bristol notably became the site where the Edward Colston statue was pulled down, prompting society to reconsider how the past influences current events. To navigate the future, we must comprehend our origins. Our hands-on History program merges scholarly research with practical skill development. You might draft grant proposals in one course, present concepts to collaborating institutions in another, and examine original documents in yet another module.

Curious about career paths with a History degree? The possibilities extend beyond academia and teaching. We equip you for diverse professional fields requiring strong communication abilities. Potential roles include museum curation, heritage management, public service, nonprofit work, or healthcare administration. You'll gain project coordination expertise suitable for educational settings, event planning, or further graduate studies.