Undertaking a history degree at university means quite a bit of independent study. Wherever you are a university, your tutors will expect you to be reading widely and around the topics that you are studying. Many universities provide recommendations for reading. Take a look at some of the reading lists below and why not get ahead and make a start over the summer?

Exeter | Hull | Leicester
  

University of Exeter

Contacts: Prof. Henry French, Head of Dept. H.French@exeter.ac.uk
Dr Gemma Clark, Admissions Officer G.M.Clark@exeter.ac.uk  

About: History at Exeter has a global reputation for excellence in teaching and research and we are proud to be one of the leading research centres for History in the UK. Our varied research culture is one of the things which makes History at Exeter unique. We have expertise in political, economic, social, cultural, religious, medical, environmental, maritime, naval, military and diplomatic history. Find out more

Reading lists:

• What should prospective students read over the summer? - Blog post by Dr Laura Sangha specifically addressing what prospective history students should read before coming to the University of Exeter.
   

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

Reading lists:

• History Summer Reading List - Our new programme is based on our passionately held belief in the relevance and fascination of History as a subject. We have built it around the challenges of the modern world. We'll ask you to explore the past through a diverse range of assessments. Here are some suggestions of interesting items you might read to give you a flavour of some of the themes that we will address.  Please note that none of these books are required reading for our modules: we will provide all the reading materials you need from September through the library. These are simply suggestions if you wish to read around the subject over the summer.
   

History at the University of Leicester

Contacts: Dr Zoë Groves, Prof. George Lewis; email: hypir@le.ac.uk

About: Our flexible courses enable you to learn from leading academics in the field, in a vibrant and friendly environment. With experts in a wide range of topics, you will always be able to find modules that pique your curiosity and quench your thirst for knowledge. The expertise of our staff is highlighted by our strong publication record and reputation for research of outstanding quality, our work editing leading academic journals and our recent grant successes. Find out more

Reading lists:
 

• Suggested reading - suggestions that will help you expand your awareness of the scope of History before you begin your degree at the University of Leicester.