You’ll work with scholars who share your curiosity to uncover historical insights. Small group seminars and projects help you exchange ideas and present your findings to any audience. Choose modules from imperial China to women's history in the modern age and immerse yourself in another culture with a year overseas. Access unique collections including important British political papers and one of the largest Jewish archives in Western Europe.

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  • Choose from over 100 modules to match your interests

  • Our historians consult for TV, government advisory groups and the UN

  • Careers in teaching, journalism, heritage and the Civil Service

History courses

Wherever you are in your education journey you'll be well prepared to begin or boost your career with our undergraduate, master's and research degrees.

Undergraduate courses

  • BA

    Ancient History

    ABB
    3
    V102
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  • BA

    Ancient History and History

    ABB
    3
    V107
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  • BA

    Ancient History and History with Year Abroad

    ABB
    4
    V1V1
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  • BA

    Ancient History with Year Abroad

    ABB
    4
    V1V6
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  • BA

    Archaeology and Ancient History

    ABB
    3
    V103
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  • BA

    Archaeology and Ancient History with Year Abroad

    ABB
    4
    V1V4
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Study Spaces & Facilities

Study spaces and facilities

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Main library

Improve your subject knowledge and academic skills in the Hartley Library. With resources over 5 floors it's one of the largest university libraries in the south.
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History archive collections

Explore nationally significant source materials like the Wellington, Palmerston and Mountbatten papers and the Parkes Jewish archives.
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Digital humanities facilities

Our digital humanities facilities are open to all humanities students for a variety of uses, allowing you to study using the latest technology.
John Mcaleer
Associate Professor
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My research explores the British Empire - its relationship with the wider world and the experiences of British and colonial societies. I’m also history undergraduate admissions tutor.
Christopher Fuller
Associate Professor
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I'm interested in American foreign policy from 1945 to the present day. My work explores the War on Terror and wider US counterterrorism practices.

Student stories

  • BA History student standing in front of a wall map of South America.

    Studying History opened my eyes to a world of more than facts and dates

    The wide range of modules to choose from at Southampton, particularly those exploring how history is communicated to wider audiences, made Siya's decision to come here quite easy.
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  • Krzysztof and Joanna standing next to a gate wearing medieval costume

    Bringing history to life beyond the classroom

    Getting involved in interactive education through internship placements.
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  • Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Jacob Brooks and the embassy staff standing on the steps outside the British embassy in Malta.

    From studying history and French to leading a royal tour in Malta

    Alumnus Jacob Brooks talks about his career moves from Avenue Campus to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
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  • BA Spanish and History student Gavin Fielding

    How my degree launched a career in International Human Rights

    Southampton graduate Gavin Fielding discusses how his Spanish & History degree led to his career supporting Latin American forest communities at a human rights NGO.
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Our research makes a difference

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