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See the Other Side of History at Lancaster University

MA Scholarships in History

The Department of History at Lancaster University offers three scholarships of up to £5,000 each for studying on one of its MA programmes.

MA Scholarships in History

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Our Graduates

From museums and schools to the entertainment and gaming industries, our graduates are highly sought after by employers in an extraordinary range of sectors, and not just for their skills in problem solving and analysis. They are also sought after for the intellectual rigour they bring to decision-making and strategy.

History Alumni

Studentships, scholarships and prizes

Lancaster's Department of History offers scholarships, prizes and studentships at undergraduate, Master's and doctoral level throughout the year. These currently include our MA Scholarships, Iredell MA Studentship, and two undergraduate essay prizes, the Merriman Prize (on the topic of International and/or Military History) and the Lancaster Prize in Digital Humanities.

Studentships and Essay Prizes

Study Abroad at Lancaster

Lancaster University enjoys partnerships across the world and offers students many opportunities for global travel and study. As an undergraduate historian at Lancaster, you can choose to study in the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe or New Zealand under the study abroad scheme.

History Study Abroad

Our Community

We seek to create a welcoming environment for all of our students and staff, irrespective of background, and we are strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity. Our activities include participating in Athena SWAN (a scheme to address gender equality in Higher Education), celebrating Black History, and fostering community engagement through our historical projects.

Our Community

Historic Lancaster

The city of Lancaster and its surrounds are steeped in history. Explore the top historic sites to visit as recommended by members of the History Department, from Bronze Age stone circles to gothic churches, from Norman castles to Civil War fortresses, and from the mills of the Industrial Revolution to marvels of Art Deco architecture

Historic Lancaster

Latest News

Spanish Galleon

£1 million grant will unlock uncharted history of the Spanish fleets

Researchers at Lancaster University have secured a £1 million grant to develop Artificial Intelligence approaches to studying colonial Spanish-American history.

 
Illustration of army doctor in the field and photograph of medevac helicopter

CWD's Dr Michael Brown interviewed for Naked Scientists podcast

CWD member Dr Michael Brown has been interviewed for an episode of the Naked Scientists podcast on the topic of healing war wounds. 
Sathnam Sanghera in front of some trees and a building

Lancaster University and Litfest announce major annual history lecture

The ‘Lancaster History Lecture’, an initiative between Litfest (Lancaster Literature Festival) and the Department of History in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University, marks a new stage in the creative relationship between the two.
Dr Sophie Ambler (left) and Professor Alice Roberts at the dig site

‘Digging for Britain’ sheds light on hidden Lowther history of crucial chapter in Britain’s past

An investigation to uncover the hidden history of the Norman Conquest of Cumbria is underway and will be featured on BBC2’s Digging for Britain.
An image of History staff and recent graduates outside the Great Hall

Congratulations to our graduates!

The Department of History would like to congratulate our newest alumni, including all those who participated in this week's Winter graduations ceremonies.

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Upcoming Events

19th Apr

Local Landmarks, Global Stories - the 'glocal' Lancaster history tour

Friday 19 April 2024, 12:45pm to 3:00pm
30th Apr

History Research Seminar: Dr Felicity Hill (St Andrews), 'Ecclesiastical and Royal Mass Communication in Thirteenth-Century England: Who Was Told What?'

Tuesday 30 April 2024, 5:00pm to 6:30pm
7th May

History Research Seminar: Professor Myles Lavan (St Andrews), 'Manumission in the Roman World and the Americas: Freedom and Slavery in Demographic Perspective'

Tuesday 7 May 2024, 4:00pm to 5:30pm

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