Explore History

Congratulations on your offer to study History!

At 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· you’ll experience an education and environment that sets you up for a professionally rewarding and personally fulfilling future. Choose 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· and we’ll help you make your mark.

Ranked seventh in the UK for History (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).

Study in a city that is steeped in history – from Peterloo to the anti-slavery movement.

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Explore 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·

Our brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's Most Liveable City (The Economist, 2025) and the city named the 12th best place in the world to go (New York Times, 2024).

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Learning and support

Your learning experience

Truly interdisciplinary learning

Tailor your degree to suit your interests.

We offer a wide variety of approaches to history, from political and economic history, to gender, social, cultural and colonial history.

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A week in the life

History student, Kathleen, details what a week of studying at 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· looks like.

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Exclusive access to collections

Gain unparalleled access to exclusive collections at the John Rylands Library and 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Museum.

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Get involved

Explore the many societies that you might join as a History student at The University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·.

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Student support

A welcoming environment

History at 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· has an active community that welcomes students from all over the world.

You’ll make friends through course and society activities, and get support in your studies from older students through our peer-assisted student support scheme.

Learn more about support from The University

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Careers and employability

Make your mark at 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·

All our History courses have your future in mind - whether that’s further study or starting a career.

The University of 99¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· is the most targeted university in the UK for top graduate employers ().

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Meet our alumni

Read how Politics and Modern History set Muneera on the path to becoming a Policy Advisor.

History student, Muneera Lula

Placement year

Most of our courses offer you the chance to apply your subject-specific knowledge in a real-world context in the form of a placement in your third year of study.

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Contact us

Get in touch

Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you have.

Email: ug-hist@manchester.ac.uk
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