Take a journey into the past and explore what it means for our present and future. Discover epoch-making developments from histories around the world.
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Explore the histories of Britain, Europe, the United States and other parts of the world from 1500 onwards. Encounter major historical figures and explore epoch-making transitions in human experience like imperialism, industrialisation, revolutions and new technology.
At the same time, you’ll study the history of everyday life, including changes in the home, consumerism and popular culture, exploring the connections between developments at national and international levels, and the experiences of ordinary people.
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Studying in Cambridge… gave me an advantage when applying to volunteer at the Churchill Archives Centre and King’s College Archive Centre. Without that opportunity I wouldn't have got into my Masters.
On this course, you'll build up skills valued by employers, such as critical thinking and complex problem solving.
You’ll receive training in research and data analysis, learning how to gain the most from sources and communicate your research using formats from the printed page through to podcasts, webpages and exhibitions.
You’ll also gain access to museums and archives where you'll meet professionals working in the field, and take part in live briefs for partner organisations.
In Year 1 you’ll study early modern Britain and Europe, how history links to modern news stories, and the development of the USA.
You’ll also access Cambridge museums and archives as you start to work as a historian.
In Year 2 you’ll explore nineteenth- and twentieth-century Britain, and political and social change in Britain and Europe, and choose from our range of optional modules.
Finally, you’ll complete a major piece of research on a topic of your choice, as well as considering gender and sexuality in modern Britain, and learning methods to communicate your research.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.
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Benefit from award-winning learning facilities, including a huge range of digital resources to sustain your research.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
All our History students have the opportunity to carry out research in Cambridge’s museums and archives, go on European field trips, or study abroad for a semester with funding available to help cover the cost.
Studying in the ancient university city of Cambridge will also give you access to many more resources, libraries and institutions both in the city and beyond.
UK students, apply through Clearing for a September 2025 start
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