History and Economics

Why Pembroke?

Pembroke makes a priority of History and Economics, so that there are always a good number of students in the joint school in the college. As Economics is not offered as a singular discipline at Pembroke, we ensure that this joint course offers the very best of both worlds, with a rich variety of topics rooted in the areas of both history and economics. Many of our own tutors have research interests which span the two disciplines and therefore have a real interest in encouraging students to pursue these overlapping areas of study.

Pembroke has quite a large team of tutors and lecturers. The Senior History Tutors are Stephen Tuck, an expert on the history of America, and Adrian Gregory, a specialist in First World War history and the writing of historical memory. We also have two Tutorial Fellows in Economics, Professor Pramila Krishnan, a specialist in Development Economics, Dr Brian A'Hearn, who specialises in Economic History, and a Teaching Fellow in Economics, Dr Craig Holmes, who specialises in Labour Economics. Other economists here include Mr Nick Horsewood who has interests in International Economics.

This joint course is particularly good at arming graduates with a strong set of skills spanning logic, analysis, historical interpretation and expression of ideas, leaving them with a very broad range of career options.

What extra activities are on offer?

Throughout the year, Pembroke’s History community will often arrange dinners and other social occasions such as quizzes and film nights for the historians in college to meet together, in addition to regularly held academic presentations and talks.

The number of joint schools on offer in both History and Economics also makes it easier to meet a range of people in both disciplines, each studying a variety of course combinations and countless different areas of interest, enriching your social and academic experience.

Could you become a History and Economics student at Pembroke?

Candidates need strong essay-writing skills, to be intrinsically motivated, enthusiastic and committed to working hard to master the subject. In addition, students should possess analytical skills, and be able to communicate clearly.

All history applicants (including joint schools) are also required to take the History Aptitude Test (HAT).

If you are considering this course, please attend an open day [link] where you can meet our tutors and students and find out more.  This is the best way to get a feel for whether you should make an application.  We look forward to meeting you!

Looking for single honours courses?

These disciplines can be taken as single honours courses, History and Economics and Management.

Have you considered our other joint honours courses?

Both of these disciplines form part of several joint honours courses, including History and English, History and Modern Languages, History and Politics and Philosophy, Politics and Economics.

History and Economics

Why Pembroke?

Pembroke makes a priority of History and Economics, so that there are always a good number of students in the joint school in the college. As Economics is not offered as a singular discipline at Pembroke, we ensure that this joint course offers the very best of both worlds, with a rich variety of topics rooted in the areas of both history and economics. Many of our own tutors have research interests which span the two disciplines and therefore have a real interest in encouraging students to pursue these overlapping areas of study.

Pembroke has quite a large team of tutors and lecturers. The Senior History Tutors are Stephen Tuck, an expert on the history of America, and Adrian Gregory, a specialist in First World War history and the writing of historical memory. We also have two Tutorial Fellows in Economics, Professor Pramila Krishnan, a specialist in Development Economics, Dr Brian A'Hearn, who specialises in Economic History, and a Teaching Fellow in Economics, Dr Craig Holmes, who specialises in Labour Economics. Other economists here include Mr Nick Horsewood who has interests in International Economics.

This joint course is particularly good at arming graduates with a strong set of skills spanning logic, analysis, historical interpretation and expression of ideas, leaving them with a very broad range of career options.

What extra activities are on offer?

Throughout the year, Pembroke’s History community will often arrange dinners and other social occasions such as quizzes and film nights for the historians in college to meet together, in addition to regularly held academic presentations and talks.

The number of joint schools on offer in both History and Economics also makes it easier to meet a range of people in both disciplines, each studying a variety of course combinations and countless different areas of interest, enriching your social and academic experience.

Could you become a History and Economics student at Pembroke?

Candidates need strong essay-writing skills, to be intrinsically motivated, enthusiastic and committed to working hard to master the subject. In addition, students should possess analytical skills, and be able to communicate clearly.

All history applicants (including joint schools) are also required to take the History Aptitude Test (HAT).

If you are considering this course, please attend an open day [link] where you can meet our tutors and students and find out more.  This is the best way to get a feel for whether you should make an application.  We look forward to meeting you!

Looking for single honours courses?

These disciplines can be taken as single honours courses, History and Economics and Management.

Have you considered our other joint honours courses?

Both of these disciplines form part of several joint honours courses, including History and English, History and Modern Languages, History and Politics and Philosophy, Politics and Economics.