Discover History at Birmingham
Explore our undergraduate course offerings
Harness knowledge of the past to deepen your understanding of the present. The University of Birmingham's history programmes span across time periods and international borders, exploring the aspects of history that interest you most.
Immerse yourself in the histories of Britain, Europe and beyond
At the University of Birmingham, you'll learn from world-class talent and tailor your degree to suit your passions. With options including global, cultural, social, political, economic, military and religious history, our historians are teaching and researching your areas of interest.
Why Study History at Birmingham?
- Tailor your own undergraduate degree - pursue your passions throughout your degree with a wide range of specialist optional modules that span a huge chronological range and most of the globe.
- Experience a history degree applicable to today’s society - our modules explore how the past informs the present and provides a global historical understanding from the Middle Ages to this century, all through a modern lens.
- Boost your employability skills - A History degree will equip you with skills that employers value. There’s a chance to learn a new language for free, take our Professional Skills module and take advantage of the paid internships offered exclusively to University of Birmingham students.
There are so many interesting modules, including "Living in the Middle Ages." A highlight was learning about Mansa Musa - the West African king who gave out so much gold whilst in Egypt that he devalued the price of gold for years afterwards!
Our History courses
Our exciting History programmes
A Global University
By choosing to study at Birmingham, you can be part of an outstanding university, renowned for changing lives and transforming society. Be part of our international community, with over 10,000 students from approximately 150 countries.
Student life
Live in an exciting city
In the heart of England, Birmingham is a diverse, modern and exciting city with a long cultural and intellectual heritage. Less than two hours from London, Birmingham is situated in a prime, central location in the country, and offers everything you could desire from a capital city, within easy reach of the picturesque English countryside.
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