History deals with past events, people and living conditions. The past is important to understanding the present and the future. To know where we are going, we must know where we came from.
A world of possibilities
The History Programme encompasses the period for which we have written evidence – that is, from about 3000 BC to the present. The History Programme at SDU focuses on European history, and offers a broad overview of history and an in-depth understanding of its four main periods: antiquity, the Middle Ages, early modern history, and contemporary history.
Useful skills
Studying history will improve your ability to find, evaluate and systematize information, to assess pictures and texts critically, to analyze complex situations, and to present your results in a way that is accessible to others. You will also learn to work on your own and in groups, preparing you for the world beyond university.
These are key skills for a history teacher, a museum curator or an archivist, but they are equally important for a successful television reporter, scriptwriter, political analyst, development worker, or business manager.