Early Modern History

Overview Our course looks at the history of Britain, Europe and the wider world between c.1500-1800, highlighting themes of political, cultural, religious and social history. Taught by experts in the histories of the Reformation and the Enlightenment, gender, the material world of the Renaissance, race and racism, medicine and science, and on Britain, Ireland, France, Italy, Portugal and the Iberian world, our course offers you the opportunity to choose from a wide range of study options at one of Europe's leading History departments. Leads to careers in museums, journalism, finance and the cultural sector.

Key benefits

King's graduates enjoy one of the best employment rates and starting salaries in the UK. King's is ranked 4th in the UK for graduate employability (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020).

A wide set of optional modules all taught by established experts in the field.

A rigorous core course that trains students in historical research in archives, manuscripts, print and objects.

Central London location and staff expertise offers students unrivalled access to world-class museums, collections, archives and libraries as well as easy access to resources in Europe.

Vibrant research culture of seminars, workshops and conferences in the department and at the Institute of Historical Research, in which students are encouraged to participate.