**The past physically surrounds us: in landscapes, in places, people, museums, buildings and in the streets. People’s innate curiosity about the past is driving an expansion of the history and heritage industries.** These fields rely on people skilled in historical research and analysis, as well as those who understand the nature of the past in a modern post-colonial world. This dynamic and innovative programme will develop the skills you need to creatively use your discoveries in a range of public history and heritage contexts. **Gain transferable research skills** Over three years, you will learn the skills and methodologies of the historian, the relevance of historical awareness, and the importance of public history. You will also develop your understanding of the history and heritage sectors. You may have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in archives, museums, galleries, and other heritage organisations through a work-placement module. You graduate with a comprehensive portfolio of valuable and transferable knowledge and skills in public history and heritage, thus widening your career opportunities. **Bring your research to life** In your final year, you will create and deliver a real-world public history project derived from original historical research. This is where you will put into practice everything you have learned about conducting historical research. The project is designed to showcase and synthesise the knowledge, understanding, practical skills, and experience acquired throughout the programme. Overall, it provides invaluable preparation for a career working in public history. **Gain hands-on experience** In your second year, you take a placement in an organisation directly involved in working with history, for example, a museum, archive, or gallery. We have strong partnerships with an exciting range of these throughout London, including some local to Goldsmiths. You may also choose our History in Practice module, which runs all year and reflects on the theories which inform public history. Alternatively, you may also choose to specialise in Black British History, by combining a taught module on that subject with a Public History Placement. **Study with your career in mind** Alongside intellectual and personal development, we equip you with the skills and experience you need to progress into a rewarding career. This might be through our History in Practice work-placement module or through other career-orientated opportunities and forms of assessment.

Year 1 In your first year, you will take a number of compulsory modules, and two 15 credit modules offered by the Department of History. Year 1 compulsory modules Global Connections: the violence and exchanges that shaped the modern world 30 credits Historical Controversies 30 credits Reading and Writing History 15 credits Historical Perspectives 15 credits Year 2 In your second year, you will select 90 credits of year 2 modules approved annually by the Department of History, one of which may be a Special Subject or related studies module offered by another Goldsmiths Department. You will also choose one of the following module combinations History in Practice 30 credits OR Making Black British History AND Public History Placement 30 credits Year 3 In your third year, you will take the 30 credit Special Subjects or a University of London Intercollegiate Group III module. You will complete a 30 credit dissertation in the form of a Public History Project alongside your chosen Special Subject. You will also choose 60 credits of option modules from a list approved annually by the Department of History. Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.

A wide and innovative variety of different methods are used to assess learning, these include essays, reviews, source analyses, blogs, videos, walks, presentations, exams, and dissertations. Some modules are assessed by portfolios of coursework, or by a combination of coursework and an examination. Others are assessed by long essays or dissertations on topics approved with the tutor. Assessments vary in length according to the type of assessment and/or level of module. Assessment supports student progression across the programme, as assessments in the first year aim to measure a set of baseline skills and competencies which are enhanced, deepened and broadened in subsequent years. Lecturers return assessments and provide useful and constructive feedback in a timely manner so as to ensure that students learn from the feedback and have the opportunity to improve subsequent work.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

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Institution code: G56

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At Goldsmiths we offer innovative and challenging degrees in history, as well as a stimulating environment amongst a diverse and exciting community of students. Many of our students have achieved very high A-level grades, and that is reflected in our standard A-level offer. Above all, though, we're looking for potential students who can demonstrate the range of skills, talents and interests necessary for this work, either through traditional A-levels or otherwise. We believe that all able students of whatever age and background who have the ability should have the chance to study at Goldsmiths, and we actively encourage applications from students with a wide range of relevant qualifications, especially the access diploma.

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