University of Aberdeen

Course Details

Bachelor of Arts in History

Course Description

History is one of the richest disciplines that one can study. Combining breadth with depth and rigour with creativity, it involves examining all aspects of human activity in the past.

Course Duration

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4year

Career outcomes

History graduates acquire qualities highly praised by employers: independence, the ability to research, critical analysis, and clarity of expression, as well as the understanding of different aspects of human society and culture, which historical education develops. As a result, our History graduates go on to careers in almost every field including politics, law, business, journalism and the media, education, NGOs, and the heritage sectors.

Bachelor of Arts in History University of Aberdeen