History

Department of History

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We are the largest History Department in the University of London, and, with an  undergraduate student body of about 550, one of the largest in the country. Students enjoy access to outstanding facilities for historical research: in addition to the College’s own substantial library collections, they can visit the National Archives, British Library and other libraries of the University of London.

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Research

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The research output of Royal Holloway historians ranges from ancient to contemporary times, from Britain and Europe to America, the Middle and Far East and Australia, and from political history to economic, social, cultural, intellectual, medical, environmental, and gender history.

Ranking

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Royal Holloway's History Department is currently ranked 12th out of 92 History and History of Art departments in the country, according to the 2012 Guardian University Guide|.  This Guide is especially concerned to capture students' experience and so takes into account the quality of teaching and learning in university departments.

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