History
Discover your future by exploring the past through our history programmes at Roehampton.
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Top modern university in London in History
(Complete University Guide 2025)
Ranked 12th best History programme in the UK
Guardian League Table 2024
History ranked 1st in London for Academic Support
National Student Survey 2024
Why choose History at Roehampton?
· We are ranked in the top 3 universities in London for History (Guardian University Guide 2024).
· We offer courses spanning from Ancient to Contemporary History, and our curriculum is globally diverse, covering Europe and the wider world, with a specialist US Historian.
· Employability is emphasised throughout the three years of study. Why limit yourself to just the 19th and 20th centuries when you can also delve into the drama of ancient, medieval, and early modern history? This broader focus not only enhances your graduate prospects (over 60%) but also widens your career options across commercial, public and third-sector organisations.
BA History
Course spotlight
Your journey starts here at Roehampton. This degree programme covers a vast range of periods, from classical Athens, through Viking conquests, to World War II and the Civil Rights movement.
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