Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies. Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) degree in Modern History, including a year-long placement.

Career options enhanced by a placement year, including archives, museums, heritage organizations, journalism, research, education, policy analysis, government, and various roles requiring strong analytical, research, communication, and practical work experience.

The University of Essex offers a forward-thinking environment and a diverse international community. Essex is a centre of world-leading research excellence for the social sciences. The university is located close to beautiful countryside and is only an hour away from London by train. This program, offered within the School of Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies in the Faculty of Humanities, includes a valuable placement year for practical experience.