Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - History and Law (VM10)

The foundations of the modern judicial system were laid long ago. What is case law but a practical and binding application of historical precedent? This innovative degree covers a range of historical periods and current practice in diverse areas of the law, to develop your unique insight into how pivotal moments in our history have long-standing legal implications.

This course gives students a thorough training in the complementary disciplines of history and law. They develop critical, reflective and analytical skills that are common to both disciplines. In addition to emphasising aspects common to both subjects, they explore the differences between them, and the approaches taken within legal and historical thought. The studies will combine a structured introduction to both subjects as well as a range of options which will allow students to pursue personal areas of interest.