History
Joint Honours / Combined Honours
The subject
At the University of Hertfordshire you will have the opportunity to study history in the context of a lively group of staff that combines excellence in teaching with an international reputation for research and is committed to expanding our knowledge of the past and exploring new methods of communicating it.
History as a joint/combined honours programme aims to develop a significant body of historical knowledge of different countries, societies and cultures, enhancing an appreciation of comparative perspective.
You will develop a consciousness of the subject-specific skills involved in the practice of history and some appreciation of the variety of approaches to constructing, interpreting and presenting the past, including history's ability to illuminate the study of other subjects.
A study of history articulates well with American studies, or film or a European language.
Careers
The intellectual training of history demands critical thinking, imagination and a respect for evidence in support of reasoned argument: all of these qualities are highly valued by employers.
Our students have an excellent record of gaining employment in:
- teaching
- heritage
- the civil service
- law
- retail management
- the media
Combined with
Joint Honours
One other subject can be combined with History for a Joint Honours degree:
- Acting and Screen Performance
UCAS code: VW14 - American Studies
UCAS code: VT17 - English Language and Communication
UCAS code: VQ11 - English Literature
UCAS code: VQ13 - Philosophy
UCAS code: VV15
Combined Honours
Up to three subjects* can be combined with history for a Combined Honours degree:
- Acting and Screen Performance
UCAS code: VW14 - American Studies
UCAS code: VT17 - Creative Writing
UCAS code: V1W8 - English Language and Communication
UCAS code: VQ11 - English Language Teaching
UCAS code: V1X1 - English Literature
UCAS code: VQ13 - Film
UCAS code: V1PH - French
UCAS code: V1R1 - Journalism
UCAS code: V1P5 - Media Cultures
UCAS code: - New Media Publishing
UCAS code: V1G4 - Philosophy
UCAS code: VV15 - Spanish
UCAS code: V1R4 - Or combined with any two of the above
UCAS code: V103
* When you apply, please select one subject combination. Additional subjects can be selected for study at the start of the first year.