Study History in the United Kingdom

History in the United Kingdom by degree level

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Universities for history in the United Kingdom

• University of York (56)
• The University of Manchester (42)
• Birkbeck, University of London (40)
• University of Birmingham, England (32)
• University of Aberdeen (32)
• University of Leicester (30)
• University of Reading (29)
• University of Exeter, England (28)
• University of Southampton (26)
• University of East Anglia, Norwich (22)

Study History in the United Kingdom: common questions

How many history programmes are there in the United Kingdom?

746 history programmes at 70 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.

How much does a history degree in the United Kingdom cost?

The median yearly tuition for bachelor's programmes in history in the United Kingdom is 27,914 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 24,842 USD and 32,676 USD per year.

Can I study history in the United Kingdom in English?

Yes — 100% of the history programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (746 of 746).

Are any of these history programmes available online?

4 of the 746 programmes in the United Kingdom are delivered online or by distance learning.