Birkbeck, University of London
History
Study human history across continents and cultures, from prehistory to the present
History
Why study History at Birkbeck?
We are one of the few universities in the UK to include historians working on every period from prehistoric humans, Ancient Greece and Rome, to medieval, early modern and modern societies. Our expertise encompasses much of the globe, with specialists in, for example, medieval Armenia, early modern England, colonial India, modern China, Nazi Germany and much more.
You will study on our campus in central London and graduate with a University of London degree.
Grow your career
You will gain practical experience through placements, fieldwork, and archival projects to prepare you for a meaningful, real-world career.
Birkbeck graduates have pursued roles such as:
- curator or museum officer
- archivist or heritage consultant
- researcher, educator, or cultural policy professional.
Highlights
- Top 8 UK university for History, Classics and Archaeology research (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
- Access to the British Museum and the British Library, the largest national library in the world.
