History with Year Abroad BA (Hons)

Explore the past, encounter diverse societies and explain cultural changes. With new discoveries being found every day, combined with advancements in technology, you’ll uncover hidden details about past events.

Studying in a city steeped in history, surrounded by outstanding museums and resources, you’ll expand your knowledge as you explore different histories and perspectives from Africa, Asia, Europe and the United States. You’ll have an expansive choice of over 70 modules. Japanese film history, the theory of totalitarianism, technology and the modern world – which ones will ignite your interest?

Invest in your future.

Taught in our prestigious school founded in 1912, you’ll learn from experts who care about providing impactful research. Maybe you’ll even study under one of our professors who wrote and presented the BBC series ‘Suffragettes Forever! The Story of Women and Power’.

You’ll also have the opportunity to put your knowledge into action as you get involved in our student history society. Or how about contributing your writing and editing skills for our Queen Mary history journal stocked in the British Library?

History is a fantastic launchpad into many careers. You could apply your knowledge directly in a museum or heritage role. Or use your communication and analytical skills in a career in publishing, policy making, social research or the Civil Service. With support from our history careers consultant and opportunities to be inspired by our alumni, you’ll soon be creating your own history.

As a history graduate, you can apply your degree knowledge directly to a career in museums, education or the arts and heritage sector. Our graduates are also highly employable in other sectors and commonly enter roles in publishing, journalism, policy, consumer and social research, management consulting and the Civil Service – making use of skills gained from the programme, including verbal and written communication, research, critical analysis and attention to detail.

Recent graduates from the School of History have been hired by:

• Bank of England
• Croud Marketing
• Deutsche Bank
• Gillamor Stephens
• J.P. Morgan
• LexisNexis.

Career support

The School of History has a dedicated Careers Consultant who can offer specialist advice. We hold an annual ‘History Futures’ event where you can meet former students and discover how their studies have helped them progress in their career.

The Queen Mary careers team can also offer:

• advice on choosing a career path
• support with finding work experience, internships and graduate jobs
• feedback on CVs, cover letters and application forms
• interview coaching.

Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.