History
UK history degrees offer unparalleled access to primary sources, archives, and historical sites spanning millennia.
Notable History Programmes
A curated selection of top-ranked, distinctive and interesting history programmes across UK universities.
History (Historical Tripos)
World-leading history department with unmatched archival access and the supervision system
Cambridge's Historical Tripos is one of the broadest and most rigorous history degrees available. Students study British, European, American and world history from antiquity to the present. The supervision system provides weekly personal feedback on essays. The University Library, Fitzwilliam Museum and countless college libraries offer extraordinary primary source access for those who want to pursue original research.
History
The gold standard — tutorials, the Bodleian, and a degree that trains exceptional thinkers
Oxford's history degree covers British and European history, with options ranging from ancient history to the present day. The tutorial system develops analytical writing and independent thinking to an exceptional level. Access to the Bodleian Library's manuscript collections means undergraduates work with genuine primary sources. Oxford History graduates are found at the top of journalism, law, politics and finance.
History
Broad four-year Scottish MA with Scottish, British, European and global history strengths
Edinburgh's history programme allows subject combinations in the first two years before specialising. The department has particular strengths in Scottish and British history, intellectual history and the history of science. Edinburgh's National Library of Scotland, National Museum and the city's own rich history create an immersive learning environment that extends well beyond the classroom.
History with Study Abroad
Year abroad option at universities across North America, Europe and Australasia
Exeter's history programme is consistently top-10 in UK rankings. The study abroad variant includes a year at a partner university, broadening historical perspectives. The core programme has notable strengths in medieval, early modern and environmental history. Exeter's proximity to Dartmoor, the South West coast and rich local heritage sites enhances hands-on historical study.
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One-to-one tutorials and access to the Bodleian Library — the gold standard for history education.
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