Now part of the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities, History was originally founded as the Department of History in 1896 and built an outstanding reputation upon a rich tradition. Based in the award-winning Jessop West building, we are centrally located at the heart of the University campus. It has been home to many celebrated historians, who have taught and researched here, in a huge variety of fields which range from the ancient Middle East to Modern Vietnam. To find out more about the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities, click here.

You can also hear from previous visiting students about why they decided to study at Sheffield here.

In order to apply to be a History exchange student, students must be nominated to us by their home institution. Guidance will be sent to students' home institution’s Exchange/Study Abroad Coordinator. Students should be nominated by their institution for a place in good time for the application deadline. Information on applying, application process and deadlines can be found here.

Once applications are accepted, students are expected to be present throughout the period of study and to attend all classes and seminars. The semester dates for study at the University of Sheffield at available here.

Students spending a full academic year at Sheffield can choose a maximum of 120 Sheffield credits per year, or equivalently 60 European Credit Transfer System (ECTs) credits. 

Students who are studying here for one semester can choose modules to the maximum per semester of 60 credits (30 ECTS credits). The minimum is 40 credits (20 ECTS credits). Students who wish to register for less than 120/60 credits must bring a supporting letter from their home University and show it to a member of staff when they register at Sheffield.

• Level 1 modules (module code begins HST1..., for e.g. HST112) are taught through two/three lectures a week and one seminar.

• Level 2 modules (module code begins HST2..., for e.g. HST202) are taught through one lecture and one seminar a week.

All incoming exchange students will pre-select their module(s) on the online system by a specific deadline prior to their arrival at the University of Sheffield. Students should check that modules they select to study are approved by their home university. 

• Students from our partner institutions are allowed to take first year and second year modules, dependant on their previous qualifications/backgrounds.

• Students not coming through our departmental connections will be advised/recommended to select first year modules only.

• In individual cases, we consider study abroad students who have specialised in History and who come for one year to take level 3 modules, if agreed by the convenor.

The School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities will review all applications and assess which modules are appropriate for students to study, depending on prior knowledge and experience.

Information on modules offered within History are available on the links below:

• Undergraduate (Level 1, 2 & 3)

• Masters/Postgraduate

To study History you should meet the minimum English language requirements set by the University.  Further information can be found here

All visiting students can contact the School's Study Abroad Tutor, Professor Martial Staub for support, whether this is relating to academic, pastoral or general matters. 

Visit the Student Advice Centre webpages for student support information and guidance.

Keep up to date with events for International and Exchange students on the Global Campus webpage.

If you are a prospective exchange student and would like to know more about the exchange programme, please email history.international@sheffield.ac.uk.