History
SUBJECT LEAGUE TABLE 2025
A History degree is for those interested in studying the distant or recent past and can be combined with numerous humanities subjects. Studying History will also prepare you well for the world of work, based on the array of skills you'll acquire during your studies. Our rankings below show the best universities for History in the UK and include courses on Ancient History, International History, and Modern History. You can search for the best universities for History in the UK in this History league table and then filter your search results by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more. Comparing courses using these filters will help you decide which courses to apply for.
A History degree is for those interested in studying the distant or recent past and can be combined with numerous humanities subjects. Studying History will also prepare you well for the world of work, based on the array of skills you'll acquire during your studies. Our rankings below show the best universities for History in the UK and include courses on Ancient History, International History, and Modern History. You can search for the best universities for History in the UK in this History league table and then filter your search results by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more. Comparing courses using these filters will help you decide which courses to apply for.
A History degree is for those interested in studying the distant or recent past and can be combined with numerous humanities subjects. Studying History will also prepare you well for the world of work, based on the array of skills you'll acquire during your studies. Our rankings below show the best universities for History in the UK and include courses on Ancient History, International History, and Modern History. You can search for the best universities for History in the UK in this History league table and then filter your search results by region, entry standards, student satisfaction, graduate prospects, and more. Comparing courses using these filters will help you decide which courses to apply for.
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This table was updated on 24 May 2024.
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Student satisfaction: maximum score of 4
Research quality: maximum score of 4
Continuation: maximum score of 100
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