History
Unlock the Past, Enrich Your Future
History
Unlock the Past, Enrich Your Future
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Study History from the medieval to the present and access historic Chichester’s rich heritage sector
Research-led teaching
Learn from expert staff who are all active researchers in the fields they teach.
World-class heritage
Study in the historical city of Chichester with its leading galleries and museums.
Study global events
Focus on your favourite subjects and discover new aspects to explore.
Plan your future career
Dedicated work placement options help develop your employability and skills.
History Courses
Develop your research, analytical and critical-thinking skills and prepare for your future career. Our selection of degrees includes joint honours programmes with subjects from across the humanities.
Select a learning level
International heritage and museum opportunities
Discover the historical heritage of Chichester and the surrounding area
Welcome to West Sussex where museums, galleries and pop-up exhibitions offer you a brilliant introduction to the heritage industry.
Students on all our history degrees gain an opportunity for a taster work experience module in one of the numerous heritage sites in and around Chichester. Alternatively, students are offered the chance for a University study abroad semester.
Expert teaching
High-quality teaching from tutors here to support you and your learning
Our teaching staff consistently receive outstanding National Student Survey scores, having received over 90% teaching satisfaction ratings every year for the last decade.
Expert teaching staff
Learn from experienced staff at the forefront of their fields
Senior Lecturer in Early Modern History
Dr Lorenza Gianfrancesco is a cultural historian who investigates communication, propaganda and dissent in early modern southern Italy, with a particular focus on the city of Naples.
Director of the Institute of Arts and Humanities
Professor Hugo Frey is a cultural and political historian whose research work focuses on twentieth century France and Francophone Europe with special emphasis on the politics of visual culture.
Senior Lecturer in History
Alwyn's interests lie primarily in the history of Britain in the second half of the 20th century, and particularly in the interaction between politics and popular culture.
Work placements
Gain vital workplace experience within settings linked to your degree
Our dedicated work placement modules allow you to gain experience working in professional settings within your chosen area of study, such as archives, museums, local government, heritage sites, and many more.
PhD study
Choose Chichester to develop your research specialism within History
The University of Chichester welcomes applications for doctorial candidates and those choosing to study with us benefit from working with specialists in their respective fields who have national and international reputations.
Short courses
Learn from our experts with a Humanities short course
Looking to expand your knowledge without committing to a full degree programme? We offer a range of engaging short courses that cover a variety of topics within the field of Humanities.
Learn from our academic and research experts and benefit from the university's resources and facilities in an accessible learning environment.
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