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History

Let's explore past societies together. 🏺

Access to Archives
The University is home to the Borthwick Institute for Archives and students can also access York Minster Library and the City Archives.
8th in the UK
Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024.
3rd in the UK
for research impact in History, in the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest REF results (2021).

Welcome to the Department of History. 

Join our vibrant and thoughtful community. Uncover the dynamics that have shaped past societies in a city with a wealth of archives, museums and historic buildings.

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Hi there! I’m Erin, and I’m currently a third-year History student at the University of York. I’ve had such an amazing time studying History…

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I’m Sophie, and I’m a current MA Public History Student at the University of York, having just completed my BA in History here. Studying…

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