Lugano, Switzerland

Franklin University Switzerland

Bachelor of Arts in History

Suva, Fiji

University of the South Pacific USP

Bachelor in History

Chicago, USA

Northeastern Illinois University

B.A. in History

In this History and Criminology degree you are encouraged to consider the ways in which histories of crime and the discipline of criminology overlap and influence each other.

Criminologists engage with some of the most pressing issues, decisions and dilemmas facing societies today. When you study criminology, you explore the nature of crime, criminal justice and punishment within wider social contexts and study an exciting range of topics, from the impact of computer games on crime, to terrorism and illegal migration, to policing and controlling society.

As a student of history, you also discover both the early modern and modern periods, and explore challenging questions concerning the impact of political, social and cultural change on individuals, social groups, and regions. This degree offers the flexibility to choose from a wide range of optional modules about subjects close to home and further afield.

Our Department of History has developed a strong research and teaching profile. Our staff are amongst world leaders in their fields and we have strong links with the Essex Record Office, which is one of the best county record offices in the UK. Our students love us too: 92% of our history students expressed overall satisfaction with their course (NSS 2020).

Specific entry requirements for this course in Clearing are not published here but for most of our degree courses you will need to hold a Level 3 qualification. If you are interested in applying and have already received your results, use our Clearing application form to apply for 2022 entry and find out if you are eligible. You will be asked to provide details of your qualifications and grades.

English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall. Different requirements apply for second year entry, and specified component grades are also required for applicants who require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK.

For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.

Admissions Option 2

Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.

Scholarships and Funding Option 2

Rebellious Pasts: Challenging and Creating Histories

Curriculum

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As a history graduate you’ll acquire skills which employers in all fields value. You will be able to analyse information and communicate your ideas clearly. You will have the ability to understand foreign cultures and new ideas and grasp new systems quickly. All of these skills are highly transferable to the world of work.

Many of our graduates go into subject-related fields such as teaching, museum curation and archiving, while others have gone on to do very different things, including journalism, law, politics and civil service.

A history degree prepares you for a wide range of careers. Some of our recent graduates from BA History and Criminology have found employment as:

Career Opportunities

BA History and Criminology (Including Year Abroad): 4 years

BA History and Criminology (Including Placement Year): 4 years

Program delivery

Master

Humanities Studies

History

Law Studies

Criminal Law Studies

Criminology

We are Essex: home to the ambitious and the inquisitive. We are proud to be top 39 in the Complete University Guide (2022), a past University of the Year (THE) and internationally recognised for Social Sciences.

BA History and Criminology

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