A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the country
Our staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across the full range of the discipline
Among the upper ranks of History departments in the UK
All members of staff are research active and research and publish at the highest level
We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century with particular strengths in the history of Britain and continental Europe, but also focus on the history of the United States, Africa, and India
History is located across two campuses, with our Penryn Campus in Cornwall focusing on public history and the environment and our Streatham Campus in Exeter covering medieval history, early modern socio-economic history, maritime history, modern British politics and policy, global and medical histories.
Collaboration in and across research centres, and with other disciplines, enables our historians to increase the scale and scope of their research activity through collaboration, critical review, and scholarly dissemination.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
University of Exeter - Streatham Campus
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Study options
PhD • Full-time • 4 Years
MPhil • Full-time • 3 Years
MAR • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
09/2026
01/2027
04/2027
How to apply
Fees and funding
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We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.