BA (Hons) History With Foundation Year in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London

Our BA History program provides an extensive selection of historical modules spanning global civilizations and millennia.

Our teaching is grounded in specialized knowledge. As one of the UK's rare history departments, we unite archaeologists, classicists, and historians covering eras from prehistoric times through Ancient Greece to medieval, early modern, and contemporary societies. Our scholarly focus extends worldwide, examining Ancient Rome, medieval Armenia, modern China, India, Africa, Tudor England, Nazi Germany, and beyond. Beyond studying British, European, and world history—including themes of race, migration, gender, and sexuality—you can explore complementary subjects like politics, international relations, literature, philosophy, and geography.

This history program delivers comprehensive chronological and global coverage through a thoughtfully designed curriculum. You'll cultivate analytical abilities and critical thinking to evaluate historical evidence and challenge conventional interpretations of the past. A history degree opens diverse career paths, with your professional opportunities strengthened by honing skills in developing and articulating original ideas.

Start Date: October 2023 Duration: Four years