Welcome to the Department of History
We are proud to be ranked in the top 100 in the world for History (QS World University Rankings 2019), ranked 7th in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019) and 6th in the Complete University Guide 2020. We are 2nd in the UK for research performance (Times Higher Education's ranking of the Research Excellence Framework 2014).
We offer our students a huge choice of modules, ranging around the world and across 2,000 years. Teaching is by world-class experts in their field, reflecting their own groundbreaking research, and has an emphasis on small-group teaching.
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News
York history lecturer contributes to British Academy Policy history report
Posted on Tuesday 10 September 2019
Dr Sabine Clarke, senior lecturer in History, is one of several contributors to the recently launched British Academy Policy History report.
King Henry VIII and York
Posted on Monday 9 September 2019
Dr John Cooper from the Department of History is involved with a new research network investigating the royal progresses and palaces of Henry VIII, including his visit to the city of York in 1541.
York history professor publishes book on racial discrimination in Jamaica
Posted on Monday 9 September 2019
Professor Henrice Altink has published a new book entitled Public Secrets: Race and colour in colonial and independent Jamaica (Liverpool University Press).
