We are internationally recognised for research excellence in modern economic and social history, with exceptional strengths in business and financial history, the history of medicine, and social and
Our expertise in religious history ranges from late antiquity to the early modern period, across Europe and the Mediterranean world to Britain and Ireland.Our research interests encompass a variety
Most of our projects overlap multiple disciplines and sub-disciplines and address important societal issues. Members currently span the Departments of Economics, Political Science, Social Policy and
Explore military history to understand how cultures enter conflict, leaders make decisions and individuals experience war. Examine the deeper human, ethical and strategic dimensions of warfare. Gain
The MPhil/PhD is an advanced research degree. You will begin on the MPhil, and will need to meet certain requirements to be upgraded to PhD status. The main objective of this programme is the
Explore economic development, business growth, financial markets, government roles, and globalisation from an historical perspective.The MSc Economic History provides a historical and
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the countryOur staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across
A lively and dynamic group that boasts some of the leading academic historians in the countryOur staff provide postgraduates with a considerable breadth of experience and research expertise across
Religion continues to shape our world and our understanding of it. Deepening our knowledge of religious beliefs and practices is essential to responding to some of the greatest ethical and political
Religion continues to shape our society and our understanding of the world. Deepening our knowledge of religious beliefs and practices is essential to responding to some of the greatest societal,
Economic and social history is the study of economic activities and social organisation in the historical past. This two-year specialist course offers a unique framework for research training in
About the course: The DPhil in History (Economic and Social History) is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of successful completion of an individual research thesis and an oral
The MSc (by Research) in Economic and Social History provides structured research training while at the same time enabling you to pursue a research project that you design yourself, in consultation
The PhD in Economic and Social History offers you the opportunity to study economic and social history at an advanced level through independent research.We host one of the largest economic and social
The MA in Social and Economic History (Research Methods) fuels your interest in the past and develops the essential skills and knowledge you need to undertake in-depth research into the aspects of
Economic and social history has always formed an important part of the teaching and research within the University of Cambridge's History Faculty. It is widely regarded as one of the best in the