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Our institution provides both full-time and part-time MPhil and PhD programs for students pursuing advanced research degrees. We support a broad spectrum of historical disciplines, spanning contemporary global studies to medieval British and European history, as well as specialized areas like the history of science, technology, medicine, and modern British history.
King's Department of History maintains a prestigious legacy of pioneering research excellence. Faculty members and doctoral candidates actively contribute to groundbreaking historical studies covering eras from late antiquity to contemporary times. Our outstanding PhD completion rates reflect the personalized guidance we provide to research students and the vibrant academic environment they join. The department has consistently achieved top rankings in government research evaluations (RAE), educational benchmarks, teaching assessments, and National Student Surveys.