The History side of the programme stands out in terms of the range and flexibility of courses offered. With well over 30 academic members of staff actively engaged in cutting-edge research, History courses are easily among the most diverse in the country. At Manchester history is more than learning about the past. Problems of interpretation, difficulties of missing/incomplete data and completely unexplored aspects of history will require you to develop problem solving skills of the highest order. Teamwork, individual research skills and effective communication are the essential tools of the historian.

Studies in Russian will enable students to develop their Russian language skills to a superior level, while also developing their interests in and knowledge of a variety of other subject areas (such as film and media studies, sociology, history and politics, literary and cultural studies). The History side of the programme stands out in terms of the range and flexibility of courses offered. With well over 30 academic members of staff actively engaged in cutting-edge research, History courses are easily among the most diverse in the country.