Welcome to the Department of History ‘Achieving the highest standards of research and education’ About the Department
Among the continent’s top five history departments King’s are ranked 18th in the world and 5th in Europe for history QS Subject Rankings, 2019
Undergraduate courses Study history in the very heart of London Learn more about our undergraduate courses
Postgraduate courses Explore some of the best resources for historical research available Learn more about our postgraduate courses
Our research The Department has 60+ active researchers and 100+ PhD students Learn more about our research
Undergraduate Our teaching and research is renowned for its chronological breadth, global reach and diverse curriculum. Undergraduate History at King's
Postgraduate Department research ranked 5th in the UK for research quality in the most recent Research Excellence Framework. Postgraduate History at King's
Academic Staff We are a vibrant community of historians achieving the very highest standards of research and education. Further information about our academic staff and their research interests
Publications A selection of recently published books and edited volumes by academics and staff in the King's…
14 June 2019 Professor Abigail Woods wins a Supervisory Excellence Award The Head of the Department of History is awarded a Supervisory Excellence Award for her work with…
31 May 2019 Faculty of Arts & Humanities staff celebrated in the King's Education Awards Finalists revealed for the 2019 King’s Education Awards.
5 April 2019 Dr Bérénice Guyot-Réchard wins the James Fisher Prize for First Books on the Himalayan Region Dr Bérénice Guyot-Réchard, Lecturer in Twentieth-Century International History at King's College…
3 April 2019 Five fantastic History Department books available/arriving Spring 2019 Highlighting a selection of exciting books from Department of History staff members, currently or…
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