History doesn’t just teach you about the past. At Sussex, we’re curious to understand how we got to where we are today and where we’re heading in the future.
In the School of Media, Arts and Humanities, you’ll become part of a friendly community of students and expert academics. During your degree, you:
study global history from the 16th century onwards, covering the Middle East, Europe, Britain, America and Asia
explore topics such as legacies of empire, popular culture and social justice struggles across the world
find your area of historical expertise by choosing from a wide range of specialist options taught by experts in the field
take electives from other subjects – from business to law and modern languages – to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests.
You’ll become familiar with using historical evidence from physical and digital archives. The special collections at Sussex include the Mass Observation Archive and the German Jewish Family Archives.
When you graduate, you’ll have the analytic and practical skills needed for work in a range of careers. This could include teaching and museum curation, as well as marketing, PR, and roles in the Civil Service and the charity sector.
