Important information

We are planning to make changes to our History and Politics (BA) for 2025 entry. As changes are confirmed, we will update the course information on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer. Sign up to receive updates.

Important information

We are planning to make changes to our History degree (BA) for 2025 entry. As changes are confirmed, we will update the course information on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer. Sign up to receive updates.

Historical Research

This module will introduce students to current themes and approaches to history writing. Examples include Marginality, Race, Gender, Environmental History, Microhistory, Public Memory, Emotions History, Intellectual History, various types of Global History, etc. The themes and approaches treated may change from year to year depending on staff availability.

The module will also introduce students to various types of source material (oral, material, visual, printed, quantitative, government records, digital, etc); and writing and research skills including editing, integrity, and ethics.

Staff on the module will share their own research interests and introduce students to research culture.

Students will have the opportunity to present their research topic, questions, approaches and sources in ‘works in progress’ seminars led by the students. The aim of these sessions is to share current research and elicit peer feedback.