from the polite conversation of the eighteenth-century coffee-house to the agitation of twentieth-century acid-house, this course gives students the opportunity to explore modern british history, with a media twist. rooted in social, cultural and political history, there is also a strong focus on europe as well as wider global contexts. the course sits within the faculty of media & communication which means that, as well as studying history in the traditional sense, students will be using newspapers, on-line sites, sound recordings, television and film as a way of exploring a broad range of topics.

• throughout the degree, students will have the opportunity to engage with public history by working with a range of outside agencies including museums, archives and heritage organisations
• for the final year project, students will work in small teams on a proposal for a public history event, including working with organisations such as wimborne minster, dorset history centre, christchurch cathedral and bournemouth civic society
• in addition to traditional essays and exams, students will be assessed through exhibitions, posters, websites, podcasts, blogs and even a mock peace conference
• 96% of final year students said they received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to the course
• make invaluable employment connections and add valuable experience to your cv in either a 4-week or 30-week placement. work with organisations such as dorset history centre, huntley film archives and aba antiques.