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…
11 February 2020 Reflecting on the 45th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher becoming the first female leader of the Conservative Party Margaret Thatcher became leader of the Conservative Party on 11 February 1975 (forty-five years…
29 January 2020 The Georgian Papers Programme commemorates the 200th anniversary of King George III's death GPP marks the 200th anniversary of King George III’s death with the release of three new blogs…
9 December 2019 #MyFirst50 with Ketki Explore the King's student experience with Ketki Mahabaleshwarkar, a first-year Classical Studies…
7 November 2019 Georgian Papers Programme launches virtual exhibition exploring the 'madness' of George III What can we learn from King George III’s illness about our understanding of mental health? The…
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Upcoming events Postgraduate Open Evening - Arts & Sciences 27 February 2020, 17:30 Book onto our postgraduate open evening for arts &… Geography BA/BSc Taster Day 4 March 2020, 13:00 Examine some of the key issues facing the world…