People
Department of History
Incredible breadth of study driven by world-class research.
Research and innovation
Groundbreaking expertise spanning the globe.
Our research informs public debate and policy. We’re committed to developing in future generations the critical abilities that are integral to the historian’s craft and essential for understanding our past, present and future.
At York, you'll encounter innovative yet supportive small-group teaching, led by experts whose work receives international awards and stimulates public debate. Our extensive collaborations with partners in our beautiful historic city enable us to offer students and researchers exciting opportunities to apply historical thinking in wider contexts.
Professor Oleg Benesch, Head of Department
News
The University of York is pleased to be awarding six AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards and three Wolfson Humanities Postgraduate Scholarships for doctoral research beginning in September 2027.
The Department of History at the University of York is now inviting expressions of interestfor the Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships.
The Department of History has placed 10th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027 for the subject of history. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities they provide to our students.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dwyryd Jones. He spent his entire career at York (1966-1998) where, for many years, he was the only economic historian in a growing department.
Events
Event
Join us for research seminars hosted by the Department of History with a selection of visiting academics, alongside University of York researchers. All students and staff are very welcome.
Event
Join us for research seminars hosted by the Department of History with a selection of visiting academics, alongside University of York researchers. All students and staff are very welcome.
Event
Join us for research seminars hosted by the Department of History with a selection of visiting academics, alongside University of York researchers. All students and staff are very welcome.
Information for...
