History

Course summary

The History Department seeks to create an enjoyment of the study of History, combined with a rigorous approach to learning. The Department is staffed by enthusiasts with a commitment to bringing the subject to life using a variety of techniques. We encourage our students to develop the skills of critical enquiry, analysis and the construction of sharply focused and detailed arguments. In so doing, our aim is that each student achieves their individual potential in the subject. In the long term, we wish their study of History to give them the capacity to understand and appreciate the world, both past and present.