World History & Cultures

Advanced study of modern global social, political and cultural interactions, focusing on the global and local and the relationship between worldwide empires and the regions of Asia, Africa and the Americas. Students choose from an exceptional range of options and take a compulsory module in Transnational History. Leads to further research or careers in education, journalism, finance, politics and cultural sectors.

• One of the best history departments in the world, ranked 2nd in the UK by The Sunday Times newspaper (2011).
• Excellent graduate prospects, amongst the top five in the country (Times Good University Guide, 2010).
• The most comprehensive coverage of the history of the European seaborne empires of any university in the UK and has key figures in the study of South Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
• The central London location offers students unrivalled access to world-class museums, collections, archives and libraries as well as easy access to resources in Europe.
• Vibrant research culture, including seminars and conferences at which students are encouraged to participate and give papers.

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