Study

Our courses cover almost all of human history, including British, European, American, Asian and African history, and range from the classical era (Greece and Rome), through the medieval and modern periods, to the late 20th century.

At Manchester, we are proud of our long tradition of developing the way that history is taught, approaches which have since been copied by universities around the world.

Ranking

Ranked in the top ten UK history departments in the QS World University Rankings 2018, we have a global reputation with over 30 full-time academic staff.

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Courses

Explore our History degree courses, master's degrees and PhD programmes.
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Facilities

Explore a wealth of archives, libraries, museums and other research institutions in Manchester and beyond.

Why study here?

Learn about what makes Manchester a special place to study history.  Read about our subject specialisms, course content, extracurricular activities and access to cultural institutions.

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Careers and employability

A history degree from the University of Manchester helps to put you on the path of career success.

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Student societies and groups

We can provide you with lots of opportunities for extra curricular activities through our history focused societies and groups.

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Open days

Come and visit us on one of our open days to get a feel for the University and the city.