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This is your future

History

Delve into courses covering British, European, American, Asian and African history at The University of Manchester.

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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 seventh in the UK for History (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).

Study in a city that is steeped in history – from Peterloo to the anti-slavery movement.

Meet your Admissions Officer

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Your next steps

Accept your offer

Received all of your offers? You can accept your offer of a place at university now via UCAS Hub.

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Your questions

We're supporting you through the application process by answering your frequently asked questions.

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Discover what it's like to study at Manchester by talking to a current student online.

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Explore Manchester

Our brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's Most Liveable City (The Economist, 2019) and the city voted 3rd Best in the World (TimeOut, 2021).

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Learning and support

Your learning experience

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.

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A week in the life

History student, Kathleen, details what a week of studying at Manchester looks like.

Read more : about Kathleen's experiences at Manchester

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Exclusive access to collections

Gain unparalleled access to exclusive collections at the John Rylands Library and Manchester Museum.

Find out more : about our collections at the John Rylands Library

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Get involved

Explore the many societies that you might join as a History student at The University of Manchester.

Discover more : about History's many societies at Manchester

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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.

Learn more about support from The University

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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 second most targeted university in the UK for top graduate employers (The Graduate Market 2024, High Fliers Research).

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Meet our alumni

Read how Politics and Modern History set Muneera on the path to becoming a Policy Advisor.

Find out more : about how Muneera became a Policy Advisor

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Placement year

Most of our courses offer you the chance to apply your subject-specific knowledge in a real-world context in the form of a placement in your third year of study.

Find out more : about work placement opportunities in your third year of study

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Contact us

Get in touch

Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you have.

Email: ug-hist@manchester.ac.uk
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Your course

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Remind yourself how much your course at Manchester has to offer you.

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If your joint course crosses into another subject area, find out more about what it offers:

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