This joint honours program combines the study of history with a focus on heritage studies, including a dedicated year abroad. 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 year abroad provides valuable international experience, cultural immersion, and the opportunity to study history and heritage from a different perspective. The program emphasizes the development of research skills, analytical skills, critical thinking, a sophisticated understanding of both historical context and heritage-related issues, and intercultural skills gained during the year abroad, 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 year abroad can significantly enhance career prospects and provide a competitive edge in an increasingly globalized world. 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