Come face to face with the past, and explore what it can tell us about our present and future lives, with our BA (Hons) History degree in Cambridge.
Focusing a range of periods and themes including British and global histories, race and politics, gender, sexuality and the body, and also how we recreate history, you’ll take part in hands-on historical research to make sense of how past events have shaped our world today.
Cambridge is the perfect place to study history. Thanks to our close links with local organisations, you’ll find yourself handling historical objects, leafing through archival material, and working with museum professionals, as well as engaging with digital sources and archives.
There’s also the chance to study abroad for a semester, take part in European field trips, and go on work placements as you prepare for a career in many different fields including business, management, local government, heritage, museums and more.
A 60 second seminar from Prof Lucy Bland, Professor of Social and Cultural History at ARU
A 60 second seminar from Prof Rohan McWilliam, Professor of British Modern History at ARU
Loading...
Entry requirements are not currently available, please try again later.
All our BA (Hons) History students have the opportunity to:
Join our student community in Cambridge and:
Professor of Modern British History Course Leader, BA (Hons) History
Senior Lecturer, History
Reader in Modern European History Director, Labour History Research Unit
Professor of Social and Cultural History Course Leader, MA History
Lecturer, History
Lecturer in History, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
What can you do with a BA (Hons) History degree? The answer: Almost anything! Former ARU History graduates are now at work in the civil service, teaching, museums and heritage management, the police, the armed forces as well as other rewarding and enjoyable jobs.
You’ll also become skilled in data analysis, research, critical thinking and complex problem solving. Whichever career path you follow, you can be sure you’ll graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities that employers need. We work with them to design our courses, and they help us review what we teach and how we teach it.
Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Master's, such as our MA History or MA International Relations. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
"I loved the lectures and the discussions in seminars, not only because I was interested in the subject, but because you could see how passionate the lecturers were."
Daisy Murray-Smith
BA (Hons) History graduate and Records Officer with Surrey Police
Daisy's storyDo you have a question that we haven't answered so far? Talk to our application experts. We're here Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5pm, and Friday 8.30am-4.30pm. You can also ask our Student Ambassadors about life at ARU.
Our friendly, bustling campus is a stone’s throw from the centre of Cambridge, often described as the perfect student city.
Our favourite places in Cambridge Did you know...? Facts about CambridgeThis course offers a foundation year – an extra year of study to help you prepare for university, and build your knowledge and skills.
More about foundation yearsLoading...