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School of History

We are a leading UK School of History with over 50 academic staff specialising in a wide range of fields and a large community of undergraduate and postgraduate students. We have an international reputation for excellence and we’re known for our ground-breaking historical research and innovative teaching. Our belief is that history drives social empowerment, inclusive change and democracy and as such our goal is to ensure that we are active contributors to positive social and political action alongside a diverse range of local, regional, national, international and global partners.

The School of History is actively working to build a diverse and inclusive school community that supports all staff and students. Professor Andrea Major is the School's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Ambassador. Access staff and student resources and find out more about our current projects. 

Studying with us

Our degree courses allow you to explore a wide variety of different historical topics, and to develop your own areas of historical expertise. You'll become part of an active community of students and academic staff sharing a passion for History and study in a highly supportive learning environment.

Our flexible single and joint honours courses will provide you with a broad range of knowledge across historical periods, geographical locations and key themes, from medieval times to the present day.

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Gain specialist knowledge with our masters degrees, with opportunities to focus on a range of themes. You’ll be taught by leading academics, engaging with their latest research as part of your course.

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We offer supervision in a broad range of historical research areas in a supportive and active postgraduate student community.

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14th

in the UK for studying History

Complete University Guide 2025

Top 75

in the world

QS World University Rankings 2024

100%

“world-leading” or “internationally excellent”

Submitted research environment - REF 2021