At Edinburgh, our history department is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK. Our academics are internationally recognised experts in the field, whose teaching is directly informed by their research. This programme reflects these strengths.

We offer an exceptionally wide range of courses, covering:

historical periods from the early Middle Ages to the most recent past
geographical regions including Britain and Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas
a rich variety of approaches to the past, including political history, cultural history, social history, economic history, intellectual history, gender history, and global and transnational history
Edinburgh provides an ideal environment in which to study history. We are situated in the heart of the historic city centre, a short walk away from the castle and the winding streets of the medieval Old Town.