School of Historical Studies

Birkbeck: London's evening university

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

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Our TEACHING

Study History of Art

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 History, Classics, and Archaeology

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

Study Philosophy

Philosophy courses at Birkbeck are designed to stimulate students to think for themselves about crucial topics in philosophy and its history.

Our research

History of Art Research

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

History, Classics, and Archaeology 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.

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.

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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Student Funding

Securing funding for your studies will be a key concern and we are committed to providing the advice and support you need.

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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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