Joint Schools with History

At St Anne’s we are strongly committed to the ‘joint schools’, above all because, although formally they straddle disciplines, they in fact represent well thought-out and coherent fields of study. All the courses of this kind which we offer rest on the support of in-house College tutors on both sides of the so-called ‘joint schools’. So don’t be afraid to think ‘outside the box’. However, for purposes of information, do take a look at the website entries on History and the other ‘parent’ schools which supply much useful information (e.g. Modern Languages; Classics for the Ancient and Modern History course; Philosophy, Politics and Economics for History and Economics and History and Politics). For example, the History entry will tell you about who the tutors are, something about our teaching practice and commitment, specific features about College that are of benefit to students in the arts and social sciences (the library, travel grants), and relevant career paths.

History and Economics

St Anne’s has a strong commitment to this school through its in-house tutors: Dr Terry O’Shaughnessy (Economics) and amongst the historians Peter Ghosh and Dr Gareth Davies (in particular). We are all agreed both as to the obvious relevance of the study of Economics to a full understanding of the modern world, but also – and conversely – that thinking about economics is not merely a technical discipline, but is a core component of what Max Weber called the ‘material culture’ of modern life. Modern economic life and the assumptions that support it are historically specific. To understand Economics, one needs to be able to think historically and vice versa.

Note that in career terms the Economics component of the course gives this degree an obvious vocational element, which links it to a wide range of career paths where economics is relevant. On the other hand the breadth conferred by the History component allows you to keep your options open if you wish. So this course allows for a particularly wide variety of career paths, ranging from banking and consultancy through to the arts, journalism, teaching and the professions.

See also

• History (Ancient and Modern)
• History and Modern Languages
• History and Politics

Follow this link for a student's view of History and Economics at St Anne's.