Welcome to History at Keele
Our programmes are broad and innovative, ranging from the medieval past to current events. Staff are internationally recognised leaders in their fields, and are committed to pastoral care and personalised learning. Please click on the links below to learn more about a specific programme, our staff, and research expertise.
What's life like as a History student at Keele University?
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"Over the past four years, I have had the pleasure and honour of being a student at Keele University. It has been an exciting journey that has taken me all over the world and introduced me to prominent figures in my field of research which has focused primarily upon the Kennedy presidency."
Read more about Sam Taylor, BA (Hons) History and Politics, MRes History
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"We can question and examine events as they happen in real-time and what the historic causes, drivers and motivations of modern actions are. This is particularly important in the era of ‘fake news’ as the ability to independently reason, think critically and examine opinion presented as fact has become critically important in the continued function of modern society."
Read more about Ciaran Hill, History student