Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [History and Politics BA] From Goldsmiths, University of London

Why study BA History and Politics (Hons)Êat Goldsmiths, University of London?

• This degree offers something different and exciting Ð we use interdisciplinary approaches to the subject and encourage you to explore issues, controversies and themes rather than chronological periods.
• Goldsmiths is a place where you can challenge your assumptions and defamiliarise yourself from what you think you know Ð weÕll encourage you to look at the subjects from a range of perspectives.
• You'll have the opportunity to gain precious industry-standard experience and apply your academic skills within the workplace through our placement scheme.
• You'll work with staff who are enthusiastic researchers as well as being excellent teachers, many being recognised as international leaders in their field.
• We're only 20 minutes by train from the centre of government and decision-making at Westminster, and you'll be able to make use of the many museums, galleries and exhibitions available in London.
• YouÕll be able to pursue a wide range of careers by developing your critical, analytical and communication skills; we help you think beyond the traditional boundaries of subjects in ways that employers really value.

• We have a lively events programme that attracts renowned speakers, meaning that you'll have the opportunity to hear the latest political and historical arguments, theories, and ideas.

Skills

Degrees in history and combined subjects develop your critical and analytical skills, your ability to express ideas clearly and your expertise in gathering insights from a range of subjects. Historical research enables you to gather and select from a range of materials Ð literary and visual. It teaches you to write with imagination and clarity.

Careers

Former students have forged careers in journalism and the media, museums and galleries, the Civil Service, teaching and research, law and the commercial world, but the skills learned are also applicable to many more industries and roles.

History at Work

History at Work is an exciting and innovative new initiative which offers some second and third year students taking History single and joint honours programmes the chance to apply their academic skills within the workplace.

Students spend one day a week over one term undertaking a project within a museum, archive or library: places which collect, process and present the 'raw material' of history. These organisations include the Wellcome Library, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, London Transport Museum and the V&A Museum of Childhood.

The project might involve archiving, conservation, building an exhibition, or developing a public engagement project. Students will be invited to apply for places on the programme each February. It should give students a great chance to test out their career ideas, develop skills and increase their employability.