History with Year Abroad

The committed team of historians are passionate about their subjects, which cover a broad range of cultures and traditions spanning 3,500 years. They will help you to explore the past seeking answers to pressing questions from the classical to the modern period in Britain, mainland Europe, the Americas (North and South), Africa and Japan. Within their fields of expertise, you could investigate topics as diverse as: Ancient Greek Drinking Culture, The Middle Ages in Computer Games, The Global Age of Napoleon, Imperial Japan, and the Post-War Teenager.

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Degree

BA (Hons) History with Year Abroad

Degree Duration

4 years :

4 years degree

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Start Dates

September

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Overview Why Study Discover University

Degree Overview

In Year 1, you are introduced to the study of history at degree level. We help you to gain a good grounding in historical periods and cultures from around the globe, including Asia, Europe and the Americas. You explore the nature of history as a discipline, its changing assumptions, methods and definitions, and the current concerns of historians.

In Years 2 and 4, you focus on the acquisition of research skills and knowledge as the basis of more specialised study. You choose from a range of optional modules in Year 2 that either focus on how to use original documents or explore, through thematic approaches, continuity and change over a long period of time.

In Year 3, you spend a year studying at one of our partner universities in Europe, USA or Canada, gaining a valuable experience, broadening your horizons by learning about another culture first-hand, and boosting your CV.

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Study Reasons

Gain a career-boosting experience abroad,

Understanding pressing modern-day issues in politics, economics, culture, the environment, gender, religion and much more

Enjoy talks, trips and study in a city steeped in history

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Experience a transformational education that grows your curiosity, builds your confidence and gives you the skills you need to have a successful and meaningful career.

The University of Winchester is a renowned educational institution with a 185-year history of teaching and research excellence. It is ranked among the top 25 in the UK for graduates in employment and/or further study. The campus offers a dynamic academic environment, with a diverse range of postgraduate and undergraduate courses.

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