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“The School of History internship programme benefited me so much. Putting it on my CV at every interview they have asked me about it. I now work as a production assistant for a London film and production company. ”

Sian BallettBA History

“I went to Sydney, Australia on my year abroad, it was a great place to be. It is very relaxed there, sunny and outdoors. We had a tutorial sat by the pool! ”

Sarah Kocianski BA History (int)

“Leeds is awesome, I’d recommend anyone come here. It’s quite compact but there’s loads to do, you definitely don’t get bored! ”

Faunisa TuckerBA History

“Not only are the tutors here extremely knowledgeable, they are also very supportive and really go out of their way to make sure you are getting the most out of your education.”

Josie FreerMA in Modern History

“Leeds is awesome, I’d recommend anyone come here. It’s quite compact but there’s loads to do, you definitely don’t get bored! ”

Faunisa TuckerBA History

“I chose the University of Leeds to study history because of the high standard of tutors at the department, and because of so many history tutors specialising in my main interest of study; the British Empire and India.”

Jessica HoyleBA History

“I went to Sydney, Australia on my year abroad, it was a great place to be. It is very relaxed there, sunny and outdoors. We had a tutorial sat by the pool! ”

Sarah Kocianski BA History (int)

“In my opinion the university is unique in the wide range of opportunities it offers both academically and through societies and for the high level of teaching in each department.”

Jessica HoyleBA History

“The department is incredibly welcoming and offers numerous opportunities: from teaching undergraduate seminars and presenting papers, to chairing the MA conference and assisting at open evenings.”

Henry IrvingResearch Student, History

“I am really glad I went for joint honours instead of single honours. I enjoyed being able to combine two subjects. I did a History dissertation but used French sources so had to translate all of my sources.”

Philippa HortonBA French and History, History

“I chose Leeds because of the student union and the vibrant city, and of course the School of History is very high in the rankings.”

Alex FoxBA History (int), History

“I spent a year abroad in Spain studying at Cadiz University in the Andalucía region. We were taught in Spanish and my language has really improved. I definitely grew in confidence during my time there.”

Sarah ArcherBA History (int), History

“The networking skills I have developed through attending conferences and meeting people will be a great benefit to my research career.”

Alex CumminsMA by Research (History), History

“Leeds is awesome, I’d recommend anyone come here. It’s quite compact but there’s loads to do, you definitely don’t get bored! ”

Faunisa TuckerBA History, History

“I chose Leeds because of the student union and the vibrant city, and of course the School of History is very high in the rankings.”

Alex FoxBA History (int), History

“The School of History internship programme benefited me so much. Putting it on my CV at every interview they have asked me about it. I now work as a production assistant for a London film and production company. ”

Sian BallettBA History, History

“I chose the University of Leeds to study history because of the high standard of tutors at the department, and because of so many history tutors specialising in my main interest of study; the British Empire and India.”

Jessica HoyleBA History, History

“I have now got an internship with a publications company down in London. It is with a company specialising in heritage publications so it really fits well with my history degree.”

Sarah KocianskiBA History (int), History

“Leeds the city is brilliant, I’ve visited other universities and I think Leeds definitely has the best scene and the best campus.”

Andrew FongBA History, History

“The quality of staff is superb and it is reassuring to know that you have such a high level of expertise keeping you on track.”

Henry IrvingResearch Student, History

“I spent a year abroad in Spain studying at Cadiz University in the Andalucía region. We were taught in Spanish and my language has really improved. I definitely grew in confidence during my time there.”

Sarah ArcherBA History (int), History

“I love British Empire history and was able to really focus on this topic towards the end of my degree. I chose Leeds as it had the widest choice of modules of all the universities I looked at.”

Kate ForbesBA History, History

“I am really glad I went for joint honours instead of single honours. I enjoyed being able to combine two subjects. I did a History dissertation but used French sources so had to translate all of my sources.”

Philippa HortonBA French and History, History

“Not only are the tutors here extremely knowledgeable, they are also very supportive and really go out of their way to make sure you are getting the most out of your education.”

Josie FreerMA in Modern History, History

“I made lots of friends studying in Spain, and have friends from all over Europe as there were a lot of Erasmus students at my University there. I have visited friends all over Europe which has been great.”

Hugo BerneyBA History (int), History

“The networking skills I have developed through attending conferences and meeting people will be a great benefit to my research career.”

Alex CumminsMA by Research (History), History

“I chose Leeds because of the student union and the vibrant city, and of course the School of History is very high in the rankings.”

Alex FoxBA History (int), History

“The School of History internship programme benefited me so much. Putting it on my CV at every interview they have asked me about it. I now work as a production assistant for a London film and production company. ”

Sian BallettBA History, History

“I am really glad I went for joint honours instead of single honours. I enjoyed being able to combine two subjects. I did a History dissertation but used French sources so had to translate all of my sources.”

Philippa HortonBA French and History, History

“I have now got an internship with a publications company down in London. It is with a company specialising in heritage publications so it really fits well with my history degree.”

Sarah KocianskiBA History (int), History

“I am really glad I went for joint honours instead of single honours. I enjoyed being able to combine two subjects. I did a History dissertation but used French sources so had to translate all of my sources.”

Philippa HortonBA French and History, History

“I am really glad I went for joint honours instead of single honours. I enjoyed being able to combine two subjects. I did a History dissertation but used French sources so had to translate all of my sources.”

Philippa HortonBA French and History, History

“The networking skills I have developed through attending conferences and meeting people will be a great benefit to my research career.”

Alex CumminsMA by Research (History), History

“The amount of facilities, societies, opportunities, and the number of people from so many backgrounds who come to study so many different things. I would say there are few universities as diverse. ”

Thomas BrittBA History and Philosophy, History

“The quality of staff is superb and it is reassuring to know that you have such a high level of expertise keeping you on track.”

Henry IrvingResearch Student, History

“In my opinion the university is unique in the wide range of opportunities it offers both academically and through societies and for the high level of teaching in each department.”

Jessica HoyleBA History, History

“In my opinion the university is unique in the wide range of opportunities it offers both academically and through societies and for the high level of teaching in each department.”

Jessica HoyleBA History, History

“I love British Empire history and was able to really focus on this topic towards the end of my degree. I chose Leeds as it had the widest choice of modules of all the universities I looked at.”

Kate ForbesBA History, History

“I have now got an internship with a publications company down in London. It is with a company specialising in heritage publications so it really fits well with my history degree.”

Sarah KocianskiBA History (int), History

“I made lots of friends studying in Spain, and have friends from all over Europe as there were a lot of Erasmus students at my University there. I have visited friends all over Europe which has been great.”

Hugo BerneyBA History (int), History

“I chose Leeds because of the student union and the vibrant city, and of course the School of History is very high in the rankings.”

Alex FoxBA History (int), History

“I spent a year abroad in Spain studying at Cadiz University in the Andalucía region. We were taught in Spanish and my language has really improved. I definitely grew in confidence during my time there.”

Sarah ArcherBA History (int), History

“Leeds the city is brilliant, I’ve visited other universities and I think Leeds definitely has the best scene and the best campus.”

Andrew FongBA History, History

“The quality of staff is superb and it is reassuring to know that you have such a high level of expertise keeping you on track.”

Henry IrvingResearch Student, History

“I am really glad I went for joint honours instead of single honours. I enjoyed being able to combine two subjects. I did a History dissertation but used French sources so had to translate all of my sources.”

Philippa HortonBA French and History, History

“I have now got an internship with a publications company down in London. It is with a company specialising in heritage publications so it really fits well with my history degree.”

Sarah KocianskiBA History (int), History

“The department is incredibly welcoming and offers numerous opportunities: from teaching undergraduate seminars and presenting papers, to chairing the MA conference and assisting at open evenings.”

Henry IrvingResearch Student, History

“In my opinion the university is unique in the wide range of opportunities it offers both academically and through societies and for the high level of teaching in each department.”

Jessica HoyleBA History, History

“I spent a year abroad in Spain studying at Cadiz University in the Andalucía region. We were taught in Spanish and my language has really improved. I definitely grew in confidence during my time there.”

Sarah ArcherBA History (int), History

“I made lots of friends studying in Spain, and have friends from all over Europe as there were a lot of Erasmus students at my University there. I have visited friends all over Europe which has been great.”

Hugo BerneyBA History (int), History

“In my opinion the university is unique in the wide range of opportunities it offers both academically and through societies and for the high level of teaching in each department.”

Jessica HoyleBA History, History