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Awards and Prizes

The History Department awards prizes at the end of each year to students based on their academic performance. There are a variety of prizes that are awarded, several of which are funded by donations from Department alumni and generous sponsors. Details of the prizes available can be found here.

PG Prizes for current students

Prizes awarded by the History department (£150 each, maximum of one prize per student):

  • MA Dissertation Prize
  • Sir John H. Elliott Prize for Best Overall Performance in an MA
  • Best performance in the MA in Global History
  • Best performance in the MA in Modern History
  • Best performance in the MA in the History of Medicine
  • Best performance in the MA in Early Modern History

PGT Funding Opportunities

Information about funding opportunities for postgraduate students, (including essay prizes awarded by external organisations) can be found here.

Please ensure you read the weekly PG Newsletter for regular updates on funding opportunities including conference grants, essay prizes and part-time work.

If you would like to receive the PG Newsletter but do not currently receive it, please contact the PG History Office.

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