• Order prospectus
• Apply online

• Text Only
• Sitemap

• Printable version
• PDF version

BA History

Major in History

The study of history remains one of the basic pillars of a sound education. Learning from the past is an integral part of preparing for the future.  A historical perspective adds significantly to your understanding of contemporary events. 

Our History major is an enriching experience that allows you to study and research the major social, political, cultural and economic events of the past and how they relate to the present.  We do not ask our students to memorise names and dates, but more so analyse the causes and effects of historical and political events. 

Skills Obtained:

• Understanding of and experience in research methodology
• effective oral and written communication
• Statistical compilation and analysis
• public speaking
• critical thinking
• analytical skills
• Information management
• Verbal and written literacy

Benefits of studying History at RAC London:

• Use of London as a classroom with "field trips" to many museums, archive houses and Parliament
• Renowned guest lecturers and visiting professors
• Academics who are working practitioners in the industry
• Opportunity to get involved in the Model United Nations
• Strong focus on practical skills
• Small Class Sizes
• International student body
• opportunity to complement major with a minors in Political Science,  International Relations and all other majors on offer.

Potential Career Opportunities:

History majors find opportunities in a variety of professions because the skills gained from the degree are wide-ranging and transferable to many professions. 

Our graduates from the BA in History degree have found employment in

• Government departments and agencies
• Policy advisors
• Library science
• Publishing
• Journalism
• Reporting
• Nonprofit sector
• Law
• Legal Assistant
• Business