Study abroad in Cambridge, United Kingdom: Most popular universities for History.

Are you thinking of studying History, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study History in Cambridge, United Kingdom. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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University of Cambridge

With more than 18,000 students from all walks of life and all corners of the world, nearly 9,000 staff, 31 Colleges and 150 Departments, Faculties, Schools and other institutions, no two days are ever the same at the University of Cambridge.
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Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University is one of the top 350 institutions in the world (Times Higher Education's World University Rankings 2019), and welcomes students from over 185 countries to study there. The University is spread across campuses in Cambridge and Chelmsford. Anglia Ruskin University offers students plenty of choice, whatever they want to study.
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Most popular History programmes for international students in Cambridge

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a History degree in Cambridge.

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Medieval Studies

University of Cambridge

The Medieval Studies programme at the University of Cambridge offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn from some of the finest British medievalists. 
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Archaeology and Landscape History (Hons)

Anglia Ruskin University

The Archaeology and Landscape History (Hons) course at Anglia Ruskin University will help you develop a detailed theoretical, academic and practical knowledge of archaeology and landscape history, which you can apply to a range of careers in archaeology, museums or archives.
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Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Historic Environment

University of Cambridge

The Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Historic Environment is a part-time research-based course which offers students the opportunity to undertake supervised independent study over two academic years, culminating in a dissertation of 10,000-12,000 words. Students choose their own research topic and the research proposal is considered when they apply. The format of the course, requiring just seven visits to Cambridge over the two-year period of the course, makes it accessible to students from across the UK and beyond.
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History

University of Cambridge

The History programme offered by the University of Cambridge offers a huge range of options that span three millennia and circle the globe. It allows you to combine breadth - exploring many different aspects and periods of history - with depth - focusing in on the topics that particularly interest you.
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Political Thought and Intellectual History

University of Cambridge

The MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History at the University of Cambridge is aimed at students who have an interest in both the theory and history of political thought (including those wider intellectual idioms which provide the context for its development). 
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Archaeology

University of Cambridge

The Division of Archaeology offers an outstanding environment for research and supervision leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Archaeology on a wide range of archaeological topics ranging in time from the Palaeolithic to the modern day, and in space from the Americas to the UK and Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, South East Asia and Australia.
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History

Anglia Ruskin University

Our PhD research programmes will allow you to explore your own interests in history, supported by the expertise of our staff.
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History Summer School

University of Cambridge

The History Summer School is intended primarily for those who are currently students or teachers of history, or who have been engaged in historical study at some stage. However, applications are welcome from anyone with a real commitment to the subject.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About History

History degrees analyse events of the world’s civilizations. History students learn about the political and socio-economical causes that led to important past major events, as well as look at history as a fluid process influenced by many complex factors, to better understand our present. History degrees lead to careers in Heritage Management, Teaching, Politics, or International Relations.

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