This course is for those who want to delve into the past and understand how the movements, ideas and people that shaped the past and are still affecting the present and informing our future. This course will give you the opportunity to explore a wide range of historical periods, from medieval to modern, and locations, from Europe to Asia. Within this scope you will discover the various approaches from which history is often viewed. Political, cultural, intellectual, social, economic and international perspectives will all come into play as you explore the web of factors that contributes to our understanding of history. In first year you will begin by acquiring a solid grounding in the most prolific events in history. You will also become familiar with the trends and themes that will recur throughout your studies. In second year compulsory modules will hone your ability to scrutinise the past with an objective eye and consider all possible perspectives without projecting modern ideas onto past actions. The remainder of your learning will be elective. You will have the opportunity to choose modules from a wide range of periods and study them with your newly developed skills. You may take the opportunity during your third year to study abroad at one of our partner institutions. During final year you will have even more freedom to direct the course of your degree. The only compulsory module is a dissertation, the subject of which is your decision. Similar to your second year, you will choose from a plethora of modules covering all manner of historical periods.