Studying History

The History Department at Royal Holloway is a vibrant and friendly place with a global reputation for the quality of its teaching and research. Students work with internationally-renowned specialists who are developing the very latest thinking on historical problems. This leading edge knowledge informs the curriculum and enhances students' learning experience. As members of one of the largest and most influential departments in the country, students can choose from an exceptional range of historical subjects. We are committed to providing individual attention to each student and offer a supportive, intellectual environment conducive to study. By studying History at Royal Holloway you will gain a strong foundation for a variety of rewarding careers or further study.

Meet the staff

Some of the team talk about their research, how it informs and influences their teaching, and what it's like to be a member of the History Department at Royal Holloway. 

Undergraduate Welcome Week - September 2012

New students for entry in September 2012 can now find the full timetable for the History Department's Welcome Week here|.

Click here| for a Suggested Reading List for 2012-13 First-Year Students!