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.

Gives students the opportunity to experience teaching from two cognate areas in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, bringing together expertise across a wide range of topics. Students can choose from courses in Ancient, Medieval, Modern and Economic and Social History, as well as in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine. Gives students a thorough grounding in the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world as well as the opportunity to learn Catalan.