History

4th in the UK for our research impact in History in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)

=19th in the UK for History (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

About the course

History doesn’t just teach you about the past. At Sussex, we’re curious to understand how we got to where we are today and where we’re heading in the future.

In the School of Media, Arts and Humanities, you’ll become part of a friendly community of students and expert academics. During your degree, you:

- explore topics such as legacies of empire, popular culture and social justice struggles across the world

- study global history from the 16th century onwards, covering the Middle East, Europe, Britain, America and Asia

- find your area of historical expertise by choosing from a wide range of specialist options taught by experts in the field

- take electives from other subjects – from business to law and modern languages – to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests.

You’ll become familiar with using historical evidence from physical and digital archives. The special collections at Sussex include the Mass Observation Archive and the German Jewish Family Archives.

When you graduate, you’ll have the analytic and practical skills needed for work in a range of careers. This could include teaching and museum curation, as well as marketing, PR, and roles in the Civil Service and the charity sector.

About Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.