Postgraduate study in History
Birmingham was ranked as one of the world’s top 100 Institutions to study History in the 2024 QS World Rankings and the Department of History is ranked eighth in the country in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on Grade Point Average, according to Times Higher Education.
We have an excellent research environment and also host major research projects relating to both contemporary and earlier periods. Researchers are supported by the excellent resources of the University Library, and have easy access to record offices and libraries in the region.
Students have access to working space and to computing facilities in the postgraduate suites shared with postgraduates in other related disciplines, through the College of Arts and Law Graduate School.
In addition to regular supervision, research seminars give staff and postgraduates the opportunity to present their findings, to discuss methods and results, and to meet and to hear papers from visiting scholars.
Our postgraduate degrees
- MA History (with pathways in Modern and Contemporary History, Medieval and Early Modern History, Global History)
- MA History by distance learning
- MA Military History by distance learning
- MA/PGDip/PGCert Midlands and Local History
- MA History and Politics
- MRes History
- PhD/MA by Research History (On-Campus or by Distance Learning)
We also offer a range of degrees in Heritage:
- MA International Heritage Management
- MA International Heritage Management by Distance Learning
- PhD/MA by Research Cultural Heritage (on campus or by distance learning)
Postgraduate scholarships available
The College of Arts and Law is offering a range of scholarships for our postgraduate taught and research programmes to ensure that the very best talent is nurtured and supported.
Learn more about our scholarships