History with Global History

Embark on a captivating exploration of the past beyond borders with Goldsmiths, University of London’s BA in History with Global History. This three-year, full-time program equips you with a critical understanding of history from a global perspective, fostering intellectual curiosity, analytical skills, and a nuanced understanding of the interconnectedness of the world.

Key Features:

• Transcend Geographical Boundaries: Move beyond traditional Eurocentric narratives and explore historical events, cultures, and societies across continents and throughout time. Examine global interactions, power dynamics, and historical processes that have shaped the modern world.
• Develop Critical Thinking Skills: Hone your ability to analyze historical evidence, evaluate primary and secondary sources, and construct well-supported arguments based on historical data.
• Master Diverse Methodologies: Explore a range of historical approaches, including social history, cultural history, political history, and economic history. Learn to apply these methodologies to analyze complex historical issues.
• Specialization in Global Themes: Focus your studies on specific areas of global history, such as:
  • World History
  • Migration
  • Empire, decolonization, and race
  • Subaltern histories
  • The Global South
  • Postcolonialism
• Interdisciplinary Approach: Integrate knowledge from other disciplines like anthropology, geography, and politics to gain a richer understanding of historical events.
• Develop Valuable Skills: Hone your research, writing, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills. Learn to present your historical findings effectively in written and oral formats.

This program is ideal for students with a passion for history and a desire to understand the world from a broader perspective. Graduates emerge as versatile historians prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:

• Research and academia (further studies in history or related fields)
• Museums, archives, and heritage institutions
• Education (teaching history at the secondary level)
• Journalism and writing
• Government and public policy
• Non-profit organizations
• International relations