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History BA

UCAS code V100

Be inspired to explore and excel while being taught and supported by internationally-recognised experts. You’ll develop expertise at working with historical sources and think about how we study the past, applying this to the exciting and expansive range of topics we offer - from the ancient world to the modern day and encompassing the history of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Optional placement year
Study abroad

This course is also available for part-time study.

Dual degrees

Dual honours degrees allow you to combine your study of history with another complementary subject. You will normally spend an equal amount of time and credits in each subject.

Major/Minor option

On many of our dual degrees, you can also choose to specialise more in one subject, by dividing your degree so that one-third (40 credits) is the minor subject and two-thirds (80 credits) are the major subject.

You do not need to decide before arriving in Sheffield, and have the option to change the major/minor balance or switch back to a 50:50 split when choosing your modules for each year of the degree.

Please note that this option is not available for dual degrees with Politics, Japanese and Chinese.

Chinese Studies and History BA

A Levels ABB

UCAS code TV11

4 years

This is a balanced course that develops your Chinese language skills and your historical knowledge. The list of history modules are designed to complement your Chinese studies. They cover various political, social and cultural themes. You will also spend part of your degree studying in China, immersing yourself in Chinese society.

Dual honours
Foreign language study
Study abroad

English and History BA

UCAS code QV31

The combination of English and History uniquely positions you to be able to interrogate a variety of literary texts (including film, theatre, poetry and prose) and place them within their historical, social and political contexts. Both departments offer modules that explore literary and historical cultures from the medieval period up until the contemporary moment. This course is available with either an English Literature or an English Language pathway.

Dual honours
Optional placement year
Study abroad

Japanese Studies and History BA

A Levels ABB

UCAS code TV21

4 years

This is a balanced course that develops your Japanese language skills and your historical knowledge. The list of history modules are designed to complement your Japanese studies. They cover various political, social and cultural themes. You will also spend part of your degree studying in Japan, immersing yourself in Japanese society.

Dual honours
Foreign language study
Study abroad

History and Modern Languages & Cultures BA

A Levels ABB

UCAS code RV50

4 years

This degree will develop your language skills and historical awareness. You'll deepen your understanding of cultures and societies in Europe and beyond.

Dual honours
Foreign language study
Study abroad

History and Music BA

UCAS code VW13

Accredited

Studying both History and Music will give you a firm grasp of both subjects. Music modules cover seven areas: performance, composition, musicology, ethnomusicology, music psychology, musical industries, and music technology. History modules cover past societies from the ancient through to the modern period and explore political, social and cultural themes.

Dual honours
Optional placement year
Study abroad

History and Philosophy BA

UCAS code VV15

Develop a deeper understanding of human thought and behaviour across time and place. Knowledge of philosophy will make you a more effective student of history, and your history modules will help you to understand the context of some of the great works of philosophy.

Dual honours
Optional placement year
Study abroad

History and Politics BA

UCAS code VL12

This degree combination equips you with the skills to flourish as both a historian and a political analyst, enabling you to develop your knowledge of critical historical events and themes. You’ll develop expertise at working with historical sources and think about how we study the past, applying this to the exciting and expansive range of periods researched by the experts in the Department of History.

Dual honours
Optional placement year
Study abroad

History and Sociology BA

UCAS code VL13