Global History

Anthony
American
Global History MA

The advantages that both King's and the city of London have to offer are unparalleled. From an academic standpoint, the world class faculty, renowned international student body, and London's unrivaled research libraries promote innovative scholarship. Additionally, London provides an opportunity for King's students to broaden their horizons and discover new things about themselves!

Considering its central location, one has to appreciate the campus and the adjoining facilities that King's provides. I use Bytes Café, Kinetic Fitness Center, the Open Learning Center, History Department facilities, and a University of London Library at least five times a week each.

King's does a great job of offering international students convenient housing situated in central London and close to campus facilities; living in Stamford Street has allowed me to become comfortable in the heart of London.

London stands as one of the most important international cities in the world. With this reputation comes a diverse demography, superior academic resources, political and economic importance, and a plethora of experiences to fill one's time in the city.

Fortunately, I have been awarded an innovation bursary through King's which allows me to take advantage of London and its opportunities. The international student body is what makes the social scene at King's so great; the atmosphere is one of acceptance and discovery!

Frank Bongiorno
Global History MA
I’m a staff member in the Menzies Centre for Australian Studies and the History Department at King’s. The Centre itself was originally established by the Australian Government in 1982 and we’ve been in King’s College since 1999. We’re the only Australian Studies Centre in the United Kingdom.



I teach the MA modules ‘Indigenous, European and Australian: Aboriginal Politics and History’ and ‘Australian Politics: An Historical Approach’. These examine the themes of colonialism, identity and power relations in the context of a particular settler society, exploring Australia’s development as part of a global empire and then as a post-imperial nation that is nevertheless constantly pressed to come to terms with its colonial origins. My own research has been focused on various aspects of Australian political, labour and cultural history, especially from the 1880s to the present, so I treat my MA teaching as a great opportunity to pool ideas in a shared enterprise.



Students who work with us gain the benefit of access to our rich programme of seminars, symposia and briefings on various aspects of Australian history, culture and society, often presented by visiting academics from Australia. The Centre is used as a base by such academics while they are in London, and they contribute something valuable to its intellectual vitality. I feel fortunate to be a part of a wonderful College and yet also connected in these ways with my country of origin and main historical interest.