在本课程中，第一年的核心模块旨在扩展和加深您对过去的了解，并向您介绍从古代世界到今天的主要历史主题和主题。您将了解历史学家如何进行研究和解释过去，并发展自己的研究，论文写作和表达技巧。许多历史学的学生选择参加其他专门课程，课程内容从罗马帝国的沦陷到现代世界的暴力和帝国历史。学位的第二部分主要与英语和创意写作系，语言和文化系以及政治，哲学和宗教系合作教授。根据专家的建议，您将选择模块，使您能够研究300到1700年间的历史以及当时的文化，语言，文学和政治，范围从凯尔特人英国到17世纪的欧洲。历史系是历史教学
Be inspired by our experts who specialise in a very wide range of topics, from the history of Celtic Britain to the rise of 17th century European empires Dive deep – explore culture, politics, religion and language as you enhance your knowledge through our large choice of specialist modules Advance your skills and experience by completing a heritage placement Explore the vibrant history right on your doorstep – from Lancaster Castle to the monastic ruins around Morecambe Bay, this area is replete with evidence of the medieval and early modern periods. Not to mention the Viking hoards that have been discovered locally Focus on your future career at each stage of the programme, and access the support of our specialist advisers Satisfy your curiosity about the world we live in today while investigating over a thousand years of history. You’ll explore the past, encounter diverse societies and gain insight into cultural changes, while building your personalised degree from our exceptional choice of modules. Invaluable insights We start this course by asking a vital question – how can history be pertinent to today Studying medieval and early modern studies at Lancaster will allow you to delve into a very transformative period in history. You won’t just explore historical events from the years 300 to 1700 – you’ll also investigate shifts in culture, politics, religion and language. The right academic team is key to your success. You’ll be taught by internationally renowned, prize-winning historians. Their insights underpin our modules, from the expansion of the British Empire to the lives of enslaved women in colonial Brazil. You might have even seen some appear on major national and international media speaking about their research. Explore your interests Studying in a department that is consistently ranked in the UK top twenty (Complete University Guide, 2026), you’ll find our attractive campus sits on the doorstep of many historical landmarks and scenes of pivotal events in history. From the monastic ruins around Morecambe Bay, to the dark history of Lancaster Castle and sites across the Lake District, you’ll be spoilt for choice when you want to explore the local area. We focus on your future career at each stage of the programme. You could be completing a heritage placement at a regional museum, a conservation project with the National Trust, or perhaps you’d like to try your hand at digitising historical artefacts at our on-campus library. We also have an active history society. In recent years some students have taken part in theatrical early modern performances at Lancaster Castle, such as Edward III, Measure for Measure and Macbeth. You'll also be able to join events and talks at our Centre for War and Diplomacy and the Richardson Institute for Peace Studies.