An outstanding reputation built upon rich tradition.
Combining internationally acknowledged research excellence with modern, imaginative teaching that enables our students to think for themselves and excel in their own research.
Learn from award-winning teachers and acclaimed researchers
From ancient Rome to modern India, and from fifteenth-century human sacrifice to twentieth-century genocide.
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Third in the UK for research excellence
Our historians are international leaders in their fields, award-winning writers and media consultants.
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Partnerships that inform our teaching and research
We are an institution with global perspectives, but remain proud of our civic roots.
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