Virtual tours and introductory videos
Videos and virtual tours to help you find your way round.
Cardiff | Chester | Hull | King's College London | Roehampton | Stirling
School of History, Archaeology and Religion at Cardiff University
Contact: SHARE Admissions SHARE-Admissions@cardiff.ac.uk
About: We are an innovative and internationally recognised centre of excellence in research and teaching devoted to the study of the past and beliefs from prehistoric times to contemporary societies. Our community boasts over 70 academic staff and 1000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. We are committed to providing an excellent education at all levels, from those seeking to re-enter education through our Pathways, to our diverse and multi-national undergraduate and postgraduate student body. Find out more
Virtual tours and introductory videos:
- Cardiff University YouTube channel - videos on studying at Cardiff, student life, and about our work and the subjects. See also cardiff.ac.uk/study for general information about studying at Cardiff university.
Department of History and Archaeology, University of Chester
Contact: Professor Meggen Gondek history.archaeology@chester.ac.uk
About: We are a team of historians and archaeologists dedicated to providing the highest quality teaching and learning experience for our students as well as producing quality research and publications. We are passionate about sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm for our subjects and embed our research interests and expertise in our teaching. You can study for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in either history or archaeology or you can combine the two disciplines. We also offer combined degrees with a range of other subjects. We teach through a variety of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and practicals in the field and in the lab. Find out more
Virtual tours and introductory videos:
- BBC History Magazine Weekend in Chester - A short video showcasing a recent public event with BBC History magazine that can be used to help students and educators discuss how history can engage the public and its role in contemporary society.
- Chester’s Archaeology Programme - A short video that can help students understand what an archaeology degree or combined honours archaeology degree might entail.
History at the University of Hull
Contact: Dr Nick Evans, n.j.evans@hull.ac.uk
About: History at Hull allows you to follow your interests in the social, cultural, art, indigenous, military, maritime, economic, gender, medical and humanitarian history of Britain, Europe and the wider world. Find out more
Introductory videos and virtual tours:
- Welcome to History at Hull - We've put together some material to help you to look forward to your time at university, including a virtual tour and our students in their own words.
Department of History, King's College London
Contact: Joan Redmond joan.redmond@kcl.ac.uk
About: We are a vibrant community of historians that strives for the very highest standards of research and education. We aim to inspire and empower our students to achieve their scholarly potential within an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The 2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject placed us 5th in the UK and 18th in the world. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, we ranked 5th in the UK for research quality. We also achieve consistently good results in the National Student Survey (88% student satisfaction rating in 2017). Find out more
Sample lectures:
- King's History offer-holder hub - King’s History Offer-Holder Hub: a resource aimed primarily at those holding offers for 2020 entry, but it hosts a range of information about the King’s History degree programmes, including a video introduction to our courses and profiles of current students.
History at University of Roehampton
Contact: Zbigniew Wojnowski zbig.wojnowski@roehampton.ac.uk
About: BA History at Roehampton gives you the chance to study over 3000 years of our past. Taught by our team of world-class historians, you will cover a vast range of periods, from the Viking conquests, through Tudor England to the collapse of Communism, and the events that laid the path to Brexit. Geographically, the curriculum is equally expansive. Find out more
Introductory guide:
- History at Roehampton - information for applicants - advice on how to prepare for the first year at university, explains Roehampton’s plans for teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic, outlines the details of the History programme at Roehampton, and introduces potential applicants to our students and lecturers.
University of Stirling: History, Heritage and Politics
Contact: Thomas Marsden, email: thomas.marsden@stir.ac.uk
About: Research within the division of History, Heritage and Politics has an interdisciplinary focus that cuts across all three areas and engages with the work of others, especially in the fields of global security, cultural heritage, and the history and policy of civil society. Our work makes an impact on society and government policy and focuses on challenges that matter. If you join us as an undergraduate student, you’ll explore the forces that shape the past, present and future under the guidance of expert staff. You’ll gain a deeper insight into how the world works – and acquire the skills you need to make your own mark on it. You’ll also have the freedom to combine a BA Honours in History or Politics or International Politics with more than 15 other subjects. Find out more
Virtual tours and introductory videos:
- History at Stirling - History at Stirling is an online resource comprising summer ‘events’ which will help you prepare to study History at University. Events are posted twice a week and include short historical lectures and podcasts, the thoughts of Stirling students on the experience of studying History, virtual tours, and articles about the relevance of History in society today.