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Calling all ambitious thinkers. Learn how to think – not what to think.

We’re proud of our pioneering history, distinguished present and exciting future. Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø is a great place to be a student for so many reasons.

Our departments and institutes – Anthropology, Archaeology, the Americas, Economics, Geography, History, History of Art and Political Science – explore the social, political, economic, cultural and environmental processes that shape our world.

Why study at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Social & Historical Sciences?

  • Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø is the ninth best university in the world* and The Times and TheÌýSunday Times University of the Year 2024**.
  • Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Social & Historical Sciences isÌýintellectually diverse and world leading, with our social sciences subjects ranked 14th in the world and our arts and humanities disciplines ranked 6th.***
  • Our academics develop cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research and education that has positive, real-world impact. We’ll challenge you to think in new ways, engage critically with global issues and look for creative solutions.
  • Our students have unrivalled access to world-leading resources nearby, including the British Library, British Museum, the Wellcome Collection and the Warburg Institute, as well as state-of-the-art laboratories on campus.
  • We’re proud that 85% of our graduates go into graduate level work or higher study in a variety of sectors, including financial services, consultancy, the creative arts and law.****

*QS World University Rankings 2025Ìý

** The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

*** Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024

**** Graduate Outcomes survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of UK and EU graduates in the 2019/20 cohort.

Browse our programmes by subject

Discover theÌýexciting and diverse range of undergraduate programmesÌýoffered by the Departments in the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences.

Anthropology
Archaeology
Economics
Geography
History
History of Art
Political Science
The Americas

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Meet our students

Hear from our students and graduates to find out what it is like to study at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Social & Historical Sciences.

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Discover life as a Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø undergraduate student

Your one-stop shop for details on how to apply, entry requirements, life at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø, fees, funding, wellbeing and much more.

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Scholarships and funding

Find out what options are available to help pay for fees and living costs while you study for your undergraduate degree.

Want to find out more about studying at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø Social & Historical Sciences? Chat with one of our students today and ask them about their Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø experience. 

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø, Ranked 9th in the world. QS World University rankings 2025.

Register your interest

Register your interest in undergraduate study at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø and receive important information about our courses, subjects, degrees, open days and scholarships. 

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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÖÐÌØÍø open days, campus tours and visits help you make an informed choice about why you should study with us.

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