Let the historical setting of our Greenwich Campus inspire your studies of British, European and world history.

This history degree is shaped by our research passions and expertise. You'll explore a diverse range of topics, including gender, violence, migration, national identities and the environment, across the 17th to the 20th centuries. The historic site of our Greenwich Campus provides easy access to important archives and museums in central London.

You can also undertake a placement in the creative, cultural, education or heritage sectors, and explore other subjects such as politics, English, or a foreign language. Our history graduates emerge with valuable communication, digital and project management skills for a wide range of careers, including teaching, journalism, publishing and heritage management.

Greenwich is ranked joint 4th in the UK (and joint 1st in London) in History for Student Satisfaction in the Complete University Guide, 2022.

The skills you acquire through studying our courses will prepare you for careers in a wide range of industries and jobs. However, in the past, graduates of this course have gone on to careers in research, teaching, administration and government, librarianship and information services, museums and heritage management, journalism, publishing or the arts. Some career options may require further study.