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Introduction

Meet our Head

Dr Alison Rowlands

As part of our Research Discovery vodcast series, Head of our Department, Dr Alison Rowlands, discusses her research inspirations and interests.

Since our Department of History was founded in 1972, we have gone on to develop a strong, individual character and a distinctive approach to the study of history. Our research was rated second in the UK in the last Research Assessment Exercise (December 2008) and many of our academics are at the cutting edge of their fields. This gives you the opportunity to be taught by leading experts. According to the National Student Survey in 2011, 93 per cent of our students were satisfied with their course.  We ensure that we provide a supportive and engaging environment for you to learn in.

Our teaching covers the period of 1500 to the present day and covers a wide geographic range. A variety of single and joint honours courses are on offer, and you are able to choose modules to match your own interests or combine your enthusiasm for history with another subject. We are particularly interested in comparative and interdisciplinary approaches to history and in combining social, cultural and political history.

Our strengths

  • High student satisfaction
  • Second in the UK for research
  • Varied and flexible degree programmes
  • Staff who are experts in their field
  • Friendly and supportive environment

News and events

History department news and events

Check out our news and events section for the latest information about publications, research excellence, awards and achievements by our staff and students.

Undergraduate study

Books

Our Department offers five single honour courses and several joint courses. These suit most interests within early modern history, ranging from the sixteenth to the eighteenth centuries, right up to the present day.

Postgraduate study

Leading research

Our taught courses and research study opportunities develop your knowledge, while allowing you to contribute to our own world-leading research.