This joint honours program combines the study of history with a focus on heritage studies, including a dedicated placement year. Students will gain a strong foundation in historical methodologies and explore diverse historical periods and themes, while also developing expertise in heritage management, preservation, interpretation, and tourism. The placement year provides valuable practical experience in a professional setting related to heritage. The program emphasizes the development of research skills, analytical skills, critical thinking, a sophisticated understanding of both historical context and heritage-related issues, and professional skills gained during the placement year, preparing students for careers that require a blend of historical knowledge and heritage expertise.

(Career options are highly dependent on chosen specializations, further study, and experience. The placement year can also significantly enhance career prospects and provide direct entry into certain roles. Potential paths include but are not limited to:) Roles in: Museums (e.g., curator, education officer), Archives (e.g., archivist, records manager), Heritage Organizations (e.g., heritage manager, conservation officer), Tourism (e.g., heritage tourism, tour guide), Cultural Resource Management, Local Government (e.g., planning, cultural affairs), Academia (e.g., research in history or heritage studies), (Potentially roles in related universities, research institutions, museums, archives, heritage organizations, government agencies, tourism sector, and other sectors where historical knowledge and heritage expertise are valued)

- A university with a forward-thinking environment and diverse international community
- Essex is a centre of world-leading research excellence for the social sciences
- Offers a location close to beautiful countryside that's only an hour away from London by train