The Department of History

The Department of History at Exeter comprises a lively, positive and dynamic group of historians, who are committed to world-class research, and to the highest possible standards of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training and research supervision. More

World Class History Research

History at Exeter has achieved excellent results in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. 95% of our research was rated as of international quality, with 60% of it falling into the top categories of 3* and 4*, and 20% being classified as ‘world leading’. With two Fellows of the British Academy among its 39 historians, it is firmly committed to research and publication of the highest quality. More about our research

A Great Place to Study History

Exeter History remains extremely popular with undergraduate applicants, thanks to an exciting curriculum delivered by top-class lecturers and tutors. Our range of degree programmes offers a very wide range of choice. We also offer excellent opportunities for taught postgraduate students and are always keen to supervise research postgraduates.

Latest News and Events

Forthcoming History Conferences

History research seminars and workshops

Two Leverhulme Major Research Fellowships awarded

Jeremy Black has been awarded a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship for his project 'Information and the Making of the Modern World 1450 - 2000'.

Sarah Toulalan has been awarded a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship to work on a project entitled 'Children and Sex in Early Modern England: Knowledge, Consent, Abuse c.1550-1750'.

Postgraduate funding

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is currently offering a range of excellent MA funding and PhD funding opportunities including AHRC, ESRC, School and other awards.

Top 10 ranking for History

The Times Good University Guide 2010 has ranked Exeter in the UK's top 10 for History. The ranking is based on our performance in key areas including research quality, student satisfaction, graduate prospects and entry criteria. See full story about the University's success.