History
The University of Hertfordshire has an international reputation for the quality of its research in history. History is one of the largest subject areas on the Humanities Programme. This means we can offer you a wide choice of modules, focusing on the political, social and cultural history of the period since 1500.
From the outset we train students in the key skills of the historian’s craft. You will be taught to analyse and understand the significance of a variety of different historical texts from manuscript sources to films. You will also learn how historians approach the study of the past and why they produce different and sometimes conflicting interpretations of events.
During the second and third years you may choose to concentrate on those areas that you find especially interesting; you might focus on a particular region, such as Europe, or a particular period, such as the twentieth century.
History can be studied either full-time or part-time, leading to the award of a single honours, joint honours, major, minor or combined degree. No matter what programme of studies in the humanities you decide to follow, the history group would encourage you to try some history modules over your three years.
For further information email the history subject leader Helen Boak: h.boak@herts.ac.uk
If you are interested in studying as a part-time student please contact Dr Anna Tripp for an informal discussion. Tel: (01707) 285654. E-mail: a.f.tripp@herts.ac.uk.
