History (with Foundation Year)

About this course

History is the discipline that takes the past seriously as a subject of inquiry in its own right. It asks not only what happened but why, and how we know, developing a critical awareness of sources, evidence, and the way historical narratives are constructed and contested. At its best, the study of history is also an exercise in empathy and imagination, requiring you to understand how people in very different circumstances experienced their world, while maintaining the rigour to distinguish evidence from interpretation. At Birmingham Newman University this four-year programme, which includes a foundation year as its first stage, offers a reflective and inclusive exploration of the past. You will investigate a wide range of periods, places, and perspectives, examining global conflict, cultural identity, and political transformation across different times and regions. The programme is des

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 60% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 25% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 20% of graduatescards →

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