Prospective masters students

Postgraduate taught

We will encourage you to broaden your horizons and study History to an advanced level.

You will be challenged to move out of your comfort zone, not just by what you study, but what you learn about yourself and your capabilities during your degree.

Top 50 worldwide for History in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2022

6th in the UK for research in history (Based on our GPA in REF 2021)

History at the University of Exeter brings together 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, from post-Roman Europe to the contemporary world, covering both European and extra-European history.

Research is at the heart of History and our students are encouraged to come to research seminars and become an active part of the wider research community.

Learn all about the programme structure, teaching and academic support and entry requirements on the postgraduate study site.

I have always loved History, and from A Levels I realised that I wanted to specialize in medieval period. I chose this university firstly because I loved doing my BA here. Also, as Exeter has a rich medieval background and the university has such a strong medieval department, I thought it would be the perfect place for both work experience and study!

Matty, MA Medieval Studies