School of Historical Studies - Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London School of Historical Studies

A distinguished centre of research and teaching excellence in history, art history, archaeology, classics and philosophy

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Our teaching

Study Art History

The teaching and research of history of art was established almost half a century ago at Birkbeck. Today, we are an internationally respected centre in this area.

Study Archaeology

We offer a wide range of exciting courses at all levels, from undergraduate, postgraduate to MPhil/PhD degrees.

Study Classics

If you are interesting in developing an advanced understanding of the classical past, Birkbeck offers a range of programmes at all study levels.

Study History

We offer a range of programmes at all study levels to focus and develop your interest in history, from prehistory to present. View our courses.

Study Museums and Heritage

If you're fascinated by museums and history and would like to combine this interest with your career aspirations, we offer dedicated courses in the subject.

Study Philosophy

Birkbeck offers a range of programmes in philosophy at all levels, whether you're an undergraduate student, postgraduate or wanting to pursue a research degree.

Our research

Art History Research

A centre of original, influential research, ranked sixth in the UK for its world-leading and internationally excellent research.

Archaeology Research

Our research strengths include archaeological approaches to architecture and landscape, critical approaches to heritage, archaeological archives, graffiti and photography.

Classics research

Our collective expertise in archaeology, ancient history and classics, medieval, early modern, and modern and contemporary history spans the whole of the human past.

History Research

History research at Birkbeck is strongly interdisciplinary. Our collective expertise in ancient history, medieval, early modern, and contemporary history spans the whole of the human past.

Museums and Heritage Research

Museums, heritage and public history research at Birkbeck engages with a range of areas, including museum closures, legacies of colonialism, migration, contested histories and diversity.

Philosophy Research

We cultivate a pluralistic approach allowing you to pursue and collaborate across a range of different interests, including venturing beyond traditional topics of philosophical analysis.

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About the School of Historical Studies

About us

We are intensely proud of our role in a university dedicated to providing world-class evening teaching to people from all walks of life. Find out more.

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"At Birkbeck, we do not preach or practise a single school of history. Students get face to face with leading historians and are exposed to different cutting-edge approaches, methods and interpretations." Professor Frank Trentmann

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Birkbeck and Radical Education

What role has Birkbeck played in expanding what university education can be? And what can Birkbeck offer for the present and the future, especially through the disciplines of history, classics and archaeology?

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