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History
Why choose History at Loughborough? Studying History at Loughborough helps you to interpret the past, understand the present and determine your own future. Our History courses explore the motivations of people in the past, and the causes and legacies of key events. They allow you to understand why political, economic, social and cultural change happens and illuminate the ways that historians disagree over these trends. Placement year and study abroad We encourage and support students who wish to undertake a year-long work placement during their degree. You will also have an opportunity to spend your third year (or a single semester of your degree) abroad by securing paid work teaching English to school children or studying at a European university. You can study abroad in a European language, but it is also possible to go to an English-speaking university either in Europe or elsewhere, for example in the USA or Australia. Learn a language There are options to study a new language alongside your degree, including French, German, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, to suit all levels of ability. Employability We are 1st in the UK for Positive Destinations amongst History graduates (DLHE 2016/17). Our graduates undertake a wide variety of careers in the private and public sectors, at home and abroad, in marketing, management, financial services, advertising, the armed forces, journalism, publishing, teaching and politics. Facilities Students have access to a wide range of facilities including newly refurbished common rooms, study spaces and a purpose-built computer lab, which serves as a self-teaching laboratory for language students and provides open-access computers for everyone. Informed teaching The historians at Loughborough play an active role in helping shape the academic and practical world with their research and expertise. This includes work with the Department for Education, the British Library, the Institute for Education and overseeing the pedagogical development of UK History degrees.
1ST IN UK FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION IN HISTORY THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020
1ST IN UK FOR POSITIVE DESTINATIONS IN HISTORY DLHE 2016/17
History BA (Hons) DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: V101 BA (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: V100 Typical offers A level: ABB (General Studies accepted) IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM
This course has been designed with a unique consultation process involving current, recent and prospective students and is taught by a team of historians who have won awards and grants for their teaching excellence. Teaching spans the period from 1600 to the present, focusing mostly on the modern era. Its subject matter includes Britain and mainland Europe, but extends further afield to North America, the British Empire, Soviet Russia, South Asia, Australia and China. It begins with broad survey courses, proceeds with the history of individual countries or themes and culminates in specialist case studies. You can also choose to study a foreign language as part of our History degree. Year 1 Areas studied include the making of the world order, the ideology of modern European, Atlantic and world history, and training in skills and methods. Year 2 Areas studied include modern history of Britain, Germany, China, South Asia, Russia and North America. Optional placement/study year Optional professional placement and/or overseas study. Final year You will conduct in-depth research on a dissertation project and choose from a range of optional modules including the Beatles and sixties Britain, the rise of Nazism, Jim Crow America, the British Empire, and Soviet security. Graduate destinations Recent graduate destinations include Sky Sports, Metropolitan Police, Diageo and Informa.
*Diploma in Professional/International Studies
History and International Relations BA (Hons) DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: VL1G BA (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: VL12 Typical offers A level: ABB (General Studies accepted) IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM
The joint honours degree courses allow you to gain a first-class exposure to two subjects and to acquire a broader range of skills than a normal single honours degree, whilst at the same time enjoying the benefits of specialisation. The historical component of our History and International Relations degree spans the period from 1600 to the present, focusing mostly on the modern era. Its subject matter includes Britain and mainland Europe, but extends further afield to North America, the British Empire, Soviet Russia, South Asia, Australia and China. On our BA History and International Relations degree, the International Relations component enables you to understand how key global factors have responded to international political, economic and social challenges since the Second World War. Year 1 Areas studied include modern European and world history, the nature of history, international organisations, democratic government, international political theory and the contemporary world arena. Year 2 Areas studied include the United States, Russia, China, slavery, the European Union, small wars, security studies, political simulation and foreign policy analysis. Optional placement/study year Optional professional placement and/or overseas study. Final year You will conduct in-depth research on a dissertation project and choose from a range of optional modules including the Beatles and sixties Britain, the rise of Nazism, Jim Crow America, the British Empire, Soviet security, the Politics of Militarism, International conflict management, terrorism and populism. Graduate destinations Recent graduate destinations include Sky Sports, Metropolitan Police, Diageo and Informa. *Diploma in Professional/International Studies
History and Politics BA (Hons) DPS/DIntS*: 4 years full-time with placement year UCAS code: VL1H BA (Hons): 3 years full-time UCAS code: VL1F Typical offers A level: ABB (General Studies accepted) IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM
The joint honours degree courses allow you to gain a first-class exposure to two subjects and to acquire a broader range of skills than a normal single honours degree, whilst at the same time enjoying the benefits of specialisation. The historical component of the degree spans the period from 1600 to the present, focusing mostly on the modern era. The political component of the degree equips you to think critically and analytically about contemporary political issues, actors and institutions. It allows you to understand the mechanics of a variety of political institutions at a domestic and international level, as well as topical issues, ideas and controversies. Year 1 Areas studied include modern European and world history, the nature of history, political ideologies and theory, democratic government and the contemporary world arena. Year 2 Areas studied include twentieth century Britain, the United States, Russia, China, slavery, the politics of developing countries, political simulation and the nature of conflict. Optional placement/study year Optional professional placement and/or overseas study. Final year You will conduct in-depth research on a dissertation project and choose from a range of optional modules including the Beatles and sixties Britain, the rise of Nazism, Jim Crow America, the British Empire, Soviet security, the Asia-Pacific, Politics of Militarism, Post-war Britain, terrorism and populism. Graduate destinations Recent employment examples include: Jaguar Land Rover, Graduate Trainee; Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, Caseworker; Deloitte, Associate; Bank of America, Operations Analyst.
*Diploma in Professional/International Studies
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