History Of Science | Undergraduate Courses, Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates and Qualifications

The history of science, technology and medicine helps us to understand how the society we live in came to be, and to appreciate different cultures. You’ll learn what history is, why it is important and how we study it. And in these courses, science, technology and medicine are seen in their historical context.

Your studies can also be the basis of a rewarding career. History graduates enter almost every type of organisation – industry and commerce, retail, finance and law – and a high proportion of them rise to the top of their profession.

Where to start in History of Science, Technology and Medicine

These courses prepare you for studying and writing about the history of science, technology and medicine in more specialised courses at Levels 2 and 3. If you are ready to embark on degree studies but are uncertain about where your interests lie, choose The arts past and present (AA100).

The arts past and present (AA100)

Worried about your ability? Or the time it will take? If you're a UK resident you can start with one of our Openings courses: short courses with lots of support and no exams, giving you a gradual introduction to your subject and the world of studying.

Making sense of the arts (Y160)

Don't forget that if you need help considering options you can talk to an adviser. And if you have some previous study experience you may qualify for credit transfer.

Degrees

Humanities
This degree allows you to combine courses on different aspects of the arts – what people thought, made and practised – and their meaning and values in the past and today.
Open degree
The BA/BSc Open Degree provides a flexible way to combine a range of courses from different subjects either to suit your particular career or personal interests, or to complete studies you have started elsewhere.