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History at Chichester
As a History student at Chichester, you will study a dynamic and challenging subject, explore diverse aspects of past cultures and gain a rich perspective on current issues. Over the course of your degree, you will develop your knowledge of British, European and international history. In addition, you will be introduced to all of the essential methodological skills that will enable you to research in your own right. For example, course time is dedicated to research methods, including interviewing techniques for oral history. Importantly, the underlying practices of history are unpacked and debated. Our History degree is an exciting, challenging and stimulating experience for all. It looks at wars, revolutions, social, religious and gender issues that shape our very identities. See History BA (Hons) booklet below for further course information.

History at Chichester

As a History student at Chichester, you will study a dynamic and challenging subject, explore diverse aspects of past cultures and gain a rich perspective on current issues.

Over the course of your degree, you will develop your knowledge of British, European and international history. In addition, you will be introduced to all of the essential methodological skills that will enable you to research in your own right. For example, course time is dedicated to research methods, including interviewing techniques for oral history. Importantly, the underlying practices of history are unpacked and debated. Our History degree is an exciting, challenging and stimulating experience for all. It looks at wars, revolutions, social, religious and gender issues that shape our very identities.

See History BA (Hons) booklet below for further course information.

History at Chichester

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Course Ranking
History students at the University of Chichester consistently report how much they have enjoyed their degree. In the last five years of the National Student Satisfaction Survey History has been repeatedly rated by its students as being among the top departments in the UK. Last year 100% of students replying in the survey said that they were satisfied with their degree and this was the top score across all of the sector. We are delighted that they have found their time with us rewarding.

Course Ranking

History students at the University of Chichester consistently report how much they have enjoyed their degree. In the last five years of the National Student Satisfaction Survey History has been repeatedly rated by its students as being among the top departments in the UK. Last year 100% of students replying in the survey said that they were satisfied with their degree and this was the top score across all of the sector. We are delighted that they have found their time with us rewarding.

Exchange Program
Franklin and Marshall College ~ University of Chichester Departments of History Exchange Program Located in historic Lancaster, Pennsylvania ., Franklin & Marshall is a residential undergraduate liberal arts college. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social and cultural worlds in which they live. Read More>>

Exchange Program

Franklin and Marshall College ~ University of Chichester
Departments of History Exchange Program

Located in historic Lancaster, Pennsylvania ., Franklin & Marshall is a residential undergraduate liberal arts college.

Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social and cultural worlds in which they live.

History Degree
A History degree is a great point of entry into the world of work. Many of our students turn their passion for the past into careers as history teachers. Some students choose to develop their interests by working in museums, galleries or other heritage venues. Others apply the skills learned on the degree to the world of media and public service. Courses on ‘History and the National Curriculum’ and ‘History and Heritage’ will help you prepare thoroughly for your next step in life. History at Chichester is therefore a good place to start a new career path. It is also a place where you will feel part of a scholarly community in which ideas, cultures, peoples and places come to life through enquiry, discussion and debate. Our History team consists of experienced scholars who publish research, present papers at academic conferences and play a full part in the international scholarly community.

History Degree

A History degree is a great point of entry into the world of work. Many of our students turn their passion for the past into careers as history teachers. Some students choose to develop their interests by working in museums, galleries or other heritage venues. Others apply the skills learned on the degree to the world of media and public service. Courses on ‘History and the National Curriculum’ and ‘History and Heritage’ will help you prepare thoroughly for your next step in life.

History at Chichester is therefore a good place to start a new career path. It is also a place where you will feel part of a scholarly community in which ideas, cultures, peoples and places come to life through enquiry, discussion and debate. Our History team consists of experienced scholars who publish research, present papers at academic conferences and play a full part in the international scholarly community.

History Department News
Dr Amanda Richardson, Senior Lecturer in Medieval and Early Modern history was recently interviewed on location in Gloucestershire for an episode of the forthcoming programme Routes of Britain (working title), to be presented by Griff Rhys Jones (BBC 1, Spring 2012). Read more>>