Studying History
at the University of 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 study key periods that build on your current studies, including, Medieval and Tudor England, Modern British and European history, as well as African and American history.
Importantly the degree is made to further your next step to employment by offering key modules in museum and gallery practice and helping you turn your skills into employment. Whatever aspect of Historical life you wish to continue we are here to help you gain the confidence to reach the next destination.
Lockdown lectures:
Our team have recorded a series of short lectures to get you thinking over the summer and give you some material to consider.
We cover material from a range of specialisms that might give you some ideas around what studying will be like and some of the issues we will cover with you.
Why not have a watch and get in touch to talk further?
Dr Danae Tankard on 'Crime & Punishment in 17th century England'
Dr Andrew WM Smith on 'Leviathan and Lockdown'
Dr Nikki Clark on 'The Field of Cloth of Gold'
Prof Hugo Frey on 3 histories of 'forgotten things' that can help us think about the world around us
Prof Hugo Frey on Vietnam, War and Memory
With our BA History degree, you get to explore the best of Medieval, Early Modern, and Modern History. This is our most popular degree onto which we welcome students looking to explore a wide sweep of the past.
We can learn so many lessons from history that are relevant today, whether at a personal or a societal level. Our degree gives you the opportunity to interrogate different historical periods, from medieval England and the Tudors through to the Enlightenment and the two World Wars. You will work with our team of leading researchers to develop your research, analysis and critical-thinking skills, each of which are highly sought after by employers in a range of careers. Located at our campus in the city, you will also receive sessions to assist with future employment in the heritage sector, journalism, teaching and public administration.
For more on our specialist degrees in Medieval & Early Modern History, Modern History, and Politics & Contemporary History, see below or visit the University site:
Medieval and Early Modern
We offer students the chance to explore Medieval and Early Modern history with experts in the field. Students on our BA History course will study Medieval and Early Modern history as part of their degree or, if you want to specialise, you can always study for our BA Medieval and Early Modern History
Modern and Contemporary
We offer students the chance to explore Modern history with experts in the field. Students on our BA History course will study Modern history as part of their degree or, if you want to specialise, you can always study for our BA Modern History or BA Politics and Contemporary History.
D-Day at Chichester
Did you know that much of the fighter cover over the D-Day beaches in June 1944 was controlled from our campus? During the war, the University was occupied by the Air Ministry, housing many vital servicemen and women and also serving as a temporary Operations Room for the nearby RAF Tangmere.
For the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, the University helped to organise and host a series of local events to mark D-Day in and around Chichester District, including a programme of scheduled public talks and a project to help record local memories of the preparations for D Day. We are proud to have worked with the West Sussex Record Office, the Novium Museum, Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, and the Save Tangmere Tower campaign in helping mark this important commemoration. You can find out more about the project and explore some sources from the time on the project website. Click here for more!
