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About us

We are a vibrant community of historians that strives for the very highest standards of research and education. 

We aim to inspire and empower our students to achieve their scholarly potential within an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The 2022 QS World University Rankings by Subject placed us 5th in the UK and 17th in the world. In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), 86 per cent of our research rated either ‘World leading’ (4*) or ‘Internationally excellent’ (3*).

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Contact us

Get in touch with the Faculty and Departments within Arts and Humanities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We attach great importance to pursuing equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of our activity, from staff and student experience to curriculum development. Our Diversity & Inclusion Committee coordinates our ongoing work to ensure that the History Department respects and values difference, removes barriers to inclusion and acts to address inequalities.

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Our teaching and research is renowned for its: 

  • Chronological breadth – from early medieval history to the contemporary world. 

  • Global reach – spanning Britain, Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa and Australia.

  • Diverse curriculum – incorporating the histories of, and scholarship by, traditionally under-represented groups.

  • London focus – its history, heritage, libraries and archives. 

  • International links – with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Fudan University in Shanghai, Sciences Po in Paris and many others. 

King's History Society

The Department's student society is the King's History Society. Find out more on our 'Aspects of Study' pages (within the Department's Undergraduate and Postgraduate pages) or visit the society's website for further details including committee member contact details.

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More about the Department of History

Partners

Partners

The Department of History has strong links with national and international partners

Alumni

Alumni

History Department alumni traditionally embark upon an exceptionally diverse range of careers

People

People

Department of History people pages and academic profiles

Discover the Department of History

Undergraduate

Undergraduate

Discover modules at undergraduate level in the Department of History at King's

Master's

Master’s

Discover postgraduate opportunities with the Department of History

Research & Expertise

Research & Expertise

The Department of History currently has around 60 active researchers and over 100 PhD students