BA (Hons) History in Bristol United Kingdom | University of Bristol

At Bristol, you'll join our vibrant community of historians. Beyond studying history, you'll actively engage with it through a combination of comprehensive survey courses, specialized electives, and independent research initiatives. Our sizable department enables us to provide an extensive and varied curriculum. With numerous optional modules available at each level, we empower students to discover and follow their academic interests. Our teaching is deeply rooted in original research, culminating in a significant final-year dissertation where students investigate a subject of their choosing.
Throughout your studies, you'll explore significant historical themes spanning medieval, early modern, and contemporary periods. Our faculty includes specialists covering Britain, Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australasia, and even Antarctica. Small-group seminars are integrated at all levels to foster in-depth analysis and discussion of crucial sources, themes, and historical questions. The program also features lectures, workshops, and tutorials where students can benefit from our staff's extensive knowledge.
Recent first-year elective options have included:

The History of Slavery
Revolutionary Movements
Gender in Contemporary Society
America in the 20th Century
War and Social Change.
Whether your passion lies in cultural history or political history, recent events or ancient civilizations, you'll have the opportunity to pursue subjects that captivate your interest and spark your creativity.