Welcome to the Department of History
We are proud to be ranked in the top 50 in the world for History (QS World University Rankings 2021). 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.
Undergraduate
News
British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme (2021)
Posted on Wednesday 21 July 2021
The Department of History is now inviting expressions of interest for applications to the 2021/22 British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme.
QS World Rankings by subject 2021
Posted on Friday 5 March 2021
The Department of History maintains its place in the world top 50.
Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships (2021)
Posted on Wednesday 7 October 2020
The Department of History is now inviting expressions of interest for the Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships.
Research
Gender equality
We hold a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to gender equality.
