Dear student  We know that, in these uncertain times, you may be feeling unsure or anxious about what your transition to study history at university holds for you – especially given that you have not been able to visit the history department or have face-to-face contact with those who will...

Doing a degree in history is a decision few people regret, but the first steps – choosing a degree, finding the right university and putting together a UCAS application – can be daunting. In this webinar, Rob Priest, admissions tutor for History at Royal Holloway, takes a look at some...

The Covid-19 pandemic hit universities and university students hard, especially those making the transition from 6th form study. In addition to all the usual transitional concerns, lecturers and students had to navigate changed teaching and assessment practices. The remote learning that many students over the last 2 academic years have...

The importance of historical understanding might seem self-evident at a time when statues are toppled and demonstrators are protesting against current manifestations of age-old wrongs. Yet history in schools and universities is often compared unfavourably with STEM subjects, which are depicted as more rigorous, useful and valuable in the workplace....

Abimbola Ojemakinde is currently studying a joint honours undergraduate degree in History and International Relations at Loughborough University. A first generation immigrant with an interest in writing, Abimbola was drawn to history for the opportunity to write creatively and learn about peoples stories. History gave her the chance to learn...

So you've decided to apply to study history at university. This guide is intended to help you through the process so that your application is as good as it can be. It is not intended to replace the help and advice you can get from the people who know you...

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In this series of short films history undergraduates answer questions about their experiences of the transition to university and about extended student engagement. A joint project of the Historical Association and the History Subject Centre.

How to fill out your UCAS 1. How to Slideshow by BUCKS University     2. UCAS website Interactive tools for UCAS   3. Studential Website Studential.com was created in 2002 to provide in-depth information about going to university and the application process involved. Whilst their primary aim is to...

An Example of History at University.Nottingham University has a History School which was established  before the First World War. Its past distinguished scholars include Professor JD Chambers, Professor AW ('Bob') Coats, Professor Jim Holt and Professor Michael Jones. The  School currently has 27 academic staff, with particular strengths in British, German, French,...

History Skills: 2nd edition – a student's handbook, by Mary Abbott [ed], Routledge, 2009; ISBN: 978 0 415 46690 5 This is an update of an earlier work, with added sections on the world of electronics and data. The book is aimed at those going into Higher Education, and taking...