History Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

From studying the past to shaping the future.

Explore history where it happened! At Winchester, you’ll study the past in a global context, working closely with expert historians in a vibrant modern city rich in heritage. This is a course designed to deepen your curiosity, develop your skills and give you real-world experience – preparing you for a range of careers in heritage, education, creative industries and beyond.

* Study a truly global curriculum spanning 3,500 years of history

* Learn in small, supportive groups where your lecturers know your name

* Explore unique subjects not offered anywhere else in the UK – including the global Hispanic world. 

* Get hands-on with primary sources and national collections from day one

* Learn in a city steeped in history with access to archives, heritage sites and museums

* Work on real-world projects like historical gaming and design, museum exhibitions, conservation initiatives and public history campaigns

* Experience immersive international study trips to cities like Berlin, Paris and Madrid

* Hear from expert guest speakers, alumni panels and industry professionals – including at the Imperial War Museum, English Heritage, Hampshire Cultural Trust, Routledge, NFU Mutual and the British Museum 

Curious? Passionate? You’re in the right place. This is a History course with purpose, designed to show how the past connects with today’s world. It’s personal, global, and built around helping you gain the skills and experience to shape your future career.\
Winchester’s BA History is your chance to explore the past in ways that will shape the rest of your life. You’ll learn from passionate historians who are experts in their fields, actively engaged in research, and committed to supporting your growth. They’ll challenge your thinking, fuel your curiosity and support you every step of the way. And, as part of our close-knit community, your ideas will be heard, and your questions will always matter.

Our approach is hands-on, personalised and future-focused. You'll study in small, supportive groups where lecturers know your name and bring cutting-edge research into the classroom. Their expertise spans 3,500 years and covers a truly global range of cultures and traditions – from Ancient Greece and Imperial Japan to post-war Britain, Holocaust Studies, and the global Hispanic world (a subject unique in the UK). We also have deep expertise in early medieval history, including the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings – taught in a medieval city where these events actually happened. You could study topics like Europe after the fall of Rome, the Middle Ages in computer games, the global age of Napoleon or the post-war teenager – bringing the past to life in innovative ways. \
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You’ll explore history through a blend of teaching styles – from traditional lectures and interactive workshops to field visits and group projects. Immersive study trips to cities like Berlin, Paris or Madrid will help bring global history to life. Guest speakers from top institutions, including the Imperial War Museum and British Museum, as well as sessions with alumni and industry professionals, will help connect your studies to your future.\
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Winchester is King Alfred’s city, the resting place of Jane Austen, and its history is felt in every street. With this historic city as your extended classroom and close links to London, you’ll have access to local heritage sites, museums, and archives like the Hampshire Record Office and the National Archives –  working directly with the materials that bring the past to life. You’ll investigate digitised primary sources from the start and can engage with public history projects, pitch your own ideas, and take on creative challenges.