History is the study of past events, especially the political, social and economic development of a country, a continent or the world. History of medicine is classified here, likewise the study of history of science and ideas. Archaeology is the study of ancient civilisations by scientific analysis of what is found in the ground.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Archaeology

Cultural history

Folklore studies

History

History of literature

History of medicine

History of science and ideas

History of technology

Inclusions

Restoration and preservation of artistic heritage are included here.

Exclusions

Study of literature combined with study of a specific language is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0232 ‘Literature and linguistics’.

Study of classical languages (Latin etc.) is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0231 ‘Language acquisition’.

Study of History of art is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0213 ‘Fine arts’.

Study of Music and performing arts history is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0215 ‘Music and performing arts’.

Study of Economic history/history of economics is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0311 ‘Economics’.