Explore History
Congratulations on your offer to study History!
At Manchester you’ll experience an education and environment that sets you up for a professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling future. Choose Manchester and we’ll help you make your mark.
Ranked 9th in the UK for History (Complete University Guide 2021).
Manchester is a living history book – from Peterloo to the anti-slavery movement.
Your next steps
Accept your offer
Received all of your offers? You can accept your place at university now via UCAS Track.
Your questions answered
We're supporting you through the application process by answering your frequently asked questions.
Chat to a student
Discover what it's like to study at Manchester by talking to a current student online.
Prepare for university
Start looking into your accommodation options, and understand your next steps in applying for student finance.
Careers and employability
Make your mark at Manchester
All our History courses have your future in mind - whether that’s further study or starting a career.
The University of Manchester is the most targeted university in the UK for top graduate employers (High Fliers, 2020).
Meet our alumni
Read how Politics and Modern History set Muneera on the path to becoming a Policy Advisor.
Meet the graduates
Hear from recent graduates of the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (SALC).
Placement year
Apply your subject-specific knowledge in a real-world context.
Find out more: about work placement opportunities in your third year of study
Learning and support
Your learning experience
Blended learning
We've worked hard to ensure our students have a rich learning experience despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Many of the things that make our History courses distinctive are still in place, challenging you to explore new ways of thinking.
Truly interdisciplinary learning
Tailor your degree to suit your interests.
We offer a wide variety of approaches to history, from political and economic history, to gender, social, cultural and colonial history.
A day in the life
BLOG: Humanities student Saule outlines a day in the life of blended learning.
Exclusive access to collections
EXPLORE: Manchester students have unparalleled access to exclusive collections at the John Rylands Library.
Find out more: about our collections at the John Rylands Library
Placement year
FIND OUT: Most of our courses allow you to spend an additional year in a professional placement.
Adapting our teaching
Here are some of the ways we have adapted our teaching and support without compromising on quality.
Lectures are usually delivered to your whole cohort in person, on campus, and supported by seminars, group work and online activities to consolidate your learning.
Currently all lectures are delivered online, usually live or occasionally pre-recorded, with supporting activities delivered online through our online learning environment.
Seminars are smaller group sessions led by a member of staff, giving you the opportunity to discuss topics covered in your lectures in depth.
Currently seminars are online and you can contribute to discussions through your computer audio or by using comment or chat functions.
This includes working with other students to discuss a case, prepare and deliver a presentation, or to write a report.
Group work is important to deepen your knowledge and develop important transferable skills. Currently, group work takes place online through platforms including Zoom breakout rooms and Blackboard Collaborate.
Student support
A welcoming environment
History at Manchester has an active community that welcomes students from all over the world.
You’ll make friends through course and society activities, and get support in your studies from older students through our peer-assisted student support scheme.
Covid-19 and your course
Providing high quality education
We know the last few months have been challenging and uncertain for us all.
Whatever happens next, you can rest assured that we'll adjust to any changes to public health guidelines while still providing a quality learning environment.
Contact us
Get in touch
Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you have.
Email: ug-hist@manchester.ac.uk
Social media
Twitter: @UoMhistdept
Your course
Courses within this subject area
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Courses
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Joint courses
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