Students joining the History, Heritage and Archaeology (HHA) degree at UCS will learn from a lecturer who is not only passionate about history, he’s actively shaping how it’s told around the world.
Dr Sean McGlynn has recently been in high demand across television, publishing and academia.
In the past few months, Dr McGlynn has filmed his fourth television documentary, by a leading French production company. He also appeared in a major documentary broadcast on PBS in the United States. In both productions, he shared his expertise on one of his specialist areas: medieval warfare.
His work has also featured widely in major media outlets. He recently wrote several articles for Radio Times and BBC History Extra exploring the enduring legend of Robin Hood, coinciding with a major new MGM television series.
Publishing and Teaching
Alongside his media work, Dr McGlynn continues to publish regularly in respected history journals and national publications. Recent highlights include reviews in leading academic journals on medieval heresy and medieval government. He wrote a feature for The Spectator, and a piece on Paul Cézanne that appeared on the cover of The Critic magazine.
His dedication to teaching has also been recognised. He was recently nominated for the prestigious Inspiring History Teaching Awards for his work with students at Strode campus.
For students considering the HHA degree at UCS, this means learning directly from an historian who is actively contributing to national conversations about history; appearing on international television, and publishing widely across both academic and mainstream media.
As Dr McGlynn’s work shows, history isn’t just something that happened in the past. It’s a subject that continues to shape culture, media and public debate today.
Study History, Heritage and Archaeology at UCS
University Centre Somerset is part of UCS College Group. The History, Heritage and Archaeology degree at UCS combines academic study with practical exploration of the past. It helps students develop research, analytical and heritage skills that open doors to careers in museums, archaeology, education, heritage management and beyond.
The course is at our Strode Campus in Street, Somerset. Strode offers a supportive learning environment with small class sizes and expert teaching.
Places are available on this fascinating programme in September, find out more and apply.