We are one of Europe’s leading centres for the study of the human past and one of the UK’s largest and most international departments of History. This video introduces History at the University of Edinburgh. Image A degree in History within our school will allow you to learn under faculty members at the cutting edge of their disciplines. We have over 50 academic members of staff, and are one of the most highly-rated History departments - both in the UK and across the globe. We’re consistently ranked one of the best 60 universities in the world, and according to the latest rankings, we are 12th in the world for this subject (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).Our department covers every period between the early middle ages and the late twentieth century, and includes specialists in the history of Europe (including Scotland, Britain and Ireland), North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, South and East Asia, and Africa. With so much flexibility, you'll be able to tailor your degree to your specific interests.TeachingIn the National Student Survey for 2023, more than 90% of History students described the course as intellectually stimulating, and thought teaching staff were good at explaining things.ResourcesEdinburgh's Main Library is an excellent resource for History undergraduates; at the Centre for Research Collections on the sixth floor of the library students can study rare books, manuscripts and historic archives. Away from the university campus, research hubs include the National Library of Scotland, the National Museum of Scotland, and the National Records of Scotland.Historic EdinburghLast but by no means least, an undergraduate degree at Edinburgh allows you to study in a city steeped in history. Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been home to famous figures such as Adam Smith, Charles Darwin, Robert Louis Stevenson, Sophia Jex-Blake, Julius Nyerere, and Muriel Spark.A word from our students...Meet Olivia, a History student, and Aalish, a Chinese and History student, as they answer some frequently asked questions: Olivia, a 4th year History student from Texas, answers some FAQs Aalish answers some frequently asked questions. We also asked some current History students and recent graduates their thoughts on studying at the School.Undergraduate students Further informationView a full list of our undergraduate History degrees This article was published on 2024-08-01
