Postgraduate study

We offer a positive and dynamic arena for research and teaching in History. Our all-round expertise across the discipline provides a great deal of flexibility and student choice. We welcome students from all around the world and offer a lively and friendly learning environment with plenty of contact with students and staff.  Our students leave with the tools they need to succeed in a wide variety of careers or to go on to further academic study.

Our historians produce research of international importance and many are leaders in their respective disciplines.  Research interests range widely from the early medieval period to the 20th century and cover Britain, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas.  Our varied range of MA degrees reflects our extensive expertise including social, religious and cultural history and the study of medicine, politics, economic development, international relations, military conflict, naval and maritime history. We also offer specialist degrees in Cornish Studies and Western Esotericism.

One of the advantages of an excellent all round department is that we can offer supervision across a wide range of subject areas for students seeking PhD study . We are able to take research students at both our Streatham Campus in Exeter and in Cornwall depending on the research interests of staff.

Why study at the University of Exeter?