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Our courses

Our world-leading experts will take you on a journey through Britain, Europe, Africa, America, the Middle East and South Asia over the last thousand years.

Read our History brochure

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Why study with us?

Join a department that is ranked in the top 125 in the world for History, Philosophy and Theology. (Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

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How you'll study

Develop your own informed views, and become a confident, independent and inquisitive individual.

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Department life

Join our inclusive community. You will be supported throughout your time with us and beyond.

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Undergraduate brochure

Discover programmes designed to challenge, inspire and equip you to become an outstanding historian.
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Stories

History is no ordinary subject - which makes the stories we have to tell, extraordinary.

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Meet the team

Meet the staff who will work with you and enable you to pursue your passions.