Our History provision concentrates on the making of modern Europe since the French Revolution, while the History and Politics course covers elements including political theory, institutions and governance, international studies and area studies. We also teach History and Law, and History with Philosophy.

The main focus of our teaching and research is modern European history from the eighteenth century to the late twentieth century. Our particular interests include the history of the leading European states, together with the key themes of European diplomacy, war and Europe's relations with the wider world, in particular South Asia. With our research publications consistently recognised as excellent in the independent UK research assessment exercises, we remain firmly committed to the aim of informing our teaching with our cutting-edge research.

Special Features

• You work with specialist historians who are internationally recognised researchers, having earned the high ratings in every UK Research Assessment Exercise since 1992

• Our History courses focus on modern Europe, especially conflict and peace making

• Our facilities include a multimedia resource centre, and nearby computer clusters provide access to email, the Internet and Blackboard, the Virtual Learning Environment that plays a key role in the learning process at Bradford

• We aim to offer you maximum choice and flexibility. You can choose options on offer within the School of Social and International Studies, enabling you to tailor-make your degree programme to match your interests

• We have an excellent graduate employment record. In 2007 93% of graduates from the Department were in employment or further study within six months of graduating

• We offer a welcoming and supportive environment

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Ranked in the top 20 UK Universities for History 2008