History

About this course

History is one of the oldest and most important of academic disciplines, concerned with understanding who we are by examining where we have come from. It asks how human societies have organised themselves, how they have changed over time, why some changes happened and others did not, and how the past shapes the possibilities available to people living in the present. Good history demands close engagement with evidence, careful argument, and the intellectual honesty to acknowledge complexity and uncertainty rather than forcing events into simple narratives. At Birmingham Newman University, this three-year full-time degree offers a reflective and inclusive exploration of the past designed for students who want to examine how historical narratives shape society. You will investigate a wide range of periods, places, and perspectives, developing a critical awareness of global conflict, cultu

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 20% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →
• 25 / 100Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 25% of graduatescards →

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