This course is not only intellectually challenging and politically relevant, it's also entertaining, inspiring and moving. With a strong focus on modern and contemporary history you'll explore the past using a variety of approaches and so develop the critical, theoretical and transferable skills vital for both academic and career success. You'll also have the chance to do fieldwork at a range of locations from country houses to industrial Manchester, visiting a variety of museums, art galleries, and heritage sites, exploring both the practical and intellectual applications of history.

A history degree can enable you to follow a wide range of careers from teaching, working in archives, libraries and museums, to employment opportunities in law, the civil service, management, marketing and the uniformed services. At Derby we enable you to develop skills and abilities beyond those traditionally associated with history graduates. So as well as gaining academic skills, our degree offers you the opportunity to enhance your employability and to apply your historical knowledge to the workplace.