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History offers more than just lessons about bygone eras. At Sussex, we're passionate about uncovering the journey that brought us to the present and exploring future possibilities.
Within the School of Media, Arts and Humanities, you'll join a welcoming network of students and distinguished scholars. Throughout your studies, you'll have opportunities to:
investigate themes like colonial impacts, contemporary culture, and worldwide movements for equality
examine international historical developments from the 1500s onward, spanning regions from the Middle East to Asia
customize your program to match your passions, whether in philosophy, legal studies, or foreign languages
broaden your perspective through interdisciplinary electives and specialized tracks - a key feature of this program.
You'll gain expertise in working with historical materials from both physical collections and digital repositories. Sussex's unique archives feature resources like the Mass Observation records and documents from German Jewish families.
Upon completing your degree, you'll possess valuable analytical and practical abilities applicable to diverse professions. Potential career paths include education and museum work, alongside opportunities in communications, public relations, government service, and nonprofit organizations.