COURSE CURRICULUM

The BA (Hons) History and Philosophy programme combines the study of historical events with philosophical inquiry to help students understand how ideas, ethics, and human societies have developed and continue to shape the modern world. In the first year, students study core historical modules such as Europe since 1789: Revolution to Referendum and America 1607–2020: From Colony to Superpower, alongside philosophical foundations including Ethics in the 21st Century and Knowing the Self: From Wonder to Wisdom. These are supported by Transformations: Agency and Self, which introduces key ideas about identity and human behaviour. In the second year, students develop more advanced skills through The Historian’s Craft and World Philosophy, alongside Transformations: Agency and World. Optional history modules include Fascism Past and Present and Money Matters: Finance Past and Present, while philosophy options include How to Win Every Argument and Happiness and Mental Health: Philosophy, Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. Interdisciplinary modules such as Intercultural Communication at Work further broaden understanding. In the final year, students complete both a Philosophy Major Project and a History Major Project, supported by Transformations: Agency and Social Change. Optional modules include Women and Gender in the Pre-Modern World, The Apocalypse in History and Culture, Legacies and Memories of Conflict, Philosophy, Film and Media, Being Good: The Foundations of Morality, and Language, Communication and Power. The programme develops strong analytical, ethical, and research skills, preparing graduates for careers in education, policy, research, media, and related professional fields.