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- Communications and History - BA (Hons)
- English and History - BA (Hons)
- Film & TV and History - BA (Hons)
- History - BA (Hons)
- History - MA
- History and Linguistics - BA (Hons)
- History and Philosophy - BA (Hons)
- History with International Relations - BA (Hons)
- History with Politics - BA (Hons)
- Museum and Heritage Development - MA
History and Heritage is a route to your future
Challenge your digital literacy, analytical, interpretive and communication skills to open up limitless professional possibilities.
By studying history you'll explore diverse cultures, nations and ideas to build genuine insight and credentials as a sociocultural commentator. Apply your theoretical skills through company projects, volunteering and placements with our partner organisations. Our teaching staff are experts in the field of history and heritage, with significant industry and research experience to support your studies.
of BA (Hons) History students are positive about the academic support on their course (National Student Survey 2023)
Why study History and Heritage at NTU?
With hundreds of local museums and heritage sites to visit, Nottingham is the perfect place to develop your skills as a budding historian or heritage specialist. Hear from the people who matter - our experts and students.
Where can a History and Heritage degree from NTU take you?
Knowledge and understanding of the past is of incalculable value both to the individual and to society, and as one of our History students you will gain a wide range of academic and transferable skills to achieve this.
Our courses prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities both inside and outside the history and heritage sector. It’ll help you to develop numerical, analytical and computational skills which are greatly respected by employers. You’ll also gain essential, transferable skills including report writing, communicating physics and your finding effectively, team working and problem-solving.
All our courses involve work-like experiences including placements, employer-led projects and challenges, consultancy, and volunteering.
Our recent graduates have secured jobs in companies including:
- English Heritage
- HM Land Registry
- British Council
- Home Office
- Houses of Parliament
- Helly Hansen UK
- Lego
- NatWest
- Nottingham Community Housing Association
- Thames Water
They have secured a range of different roles including:
- Gallery coordinator
- History teacher
- Historic property steward
- Project manager
- Content and marketing assistant
- TV researcher
- Event manager
- Reporter
- Civil servant
NTU Employability Promise
From your first steps at NTU to life beyond graduation, our Employability Promise* provides personalized support designed just for you. Build your skills, confidence, and connections through one-to-one career coaching, networking events, practical learning experiences, and exclusive access to part-time, placement, and graduate-level opportunities—and so much more.
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