Our course offers you the chance to study Contemporary British History and Politics in the centre of London, in close relationship with Westminster and Whitehall. You will study at one of the top ranked History departments in Europe, with some of the world’s leading scholars of contemporary British history and politics. Options cover British economic, social, cultural, political, military, imperial, and diplomatic history, as well as the history of British science, technology and medicine. Our course leads to careers in research, journalism, the civil service, politics, teaching and finance.

Key benefits

• One of the best history departments in the world, ranked 3rd in the UK for Research Power (REF2021) and in the top 10 history departments in Europe (QS World University Rankings 2024).
• King’s graduates enjoy one of the best employment rates and starting salaries in the UK. Ranked 7th in the UK for graduate employability (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023).
• The central London location offers students unrivalled access to world-class museums, collections, archives and libraries as well as easy access to resources in Europe.
• You will have the opportunity to take Strand Group modules co-taught with leading figures in British politics and government.
• You will be taught by scholars who have shaped our understanding of contemporary British history who are active participants not only in historical research, but in writing for the press and appearing on television and radio
• Unique course ranging widely across contemporary history, historiography and research methods.

“Since graduating, I have worked in marketing and communications within the technology transfer industry, and private investment and wealth management services.”

Frances McNab, GraduateShow more

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