Department of History

We work with graduates and researchers who contribute to both the discipline and to the wider community

Set within the magnificent setting of Durham's World Heritage Site

We are passionate about researching, learning and teaching history in its wide variety of forms

We offer opportunities to help you become critically and socially engaged

Welcome to the Department of History, ranked 2nd in the Complete University Guide (2018). We are a successful, expanding department, engaged in teaching and research across an exceptional range of chronological, geographical and thematic areas.

Sarah Davies, Head of Department

Department of History
Durham University
43 North Bailey
Durham
DH1 3EX

Tel: +44 (0) 191 334 1048