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In its infinite variety, History affects the lives of us all. The programmes at Chester seek to reflect
the importance and diversity of the subject. There are a series of options
covering significant periods and themes, and the varied forms of assessment
encourage students to develop a wide range of skills.
Members of staff working in the History and Archaeology Department.
The History
and Archaeology Department is located in a listed building - the Blue Coat
School, built in 1717
next to the North Gate of the city's walls - refurbished and re-equipped to
modern university sector standards.
Teaching may also take place in the Cheshire Military Museum at Chester Castle. Students at Chester can therefore study History in two attractive and historically-important buildings in the heart of an attractive and historically-important city.
Welcome to the Department from Dr Keith McLay, Head of History and
Archaeology:
Thank you for visiting our website which gives information about programmes run by the Department of History and Archaeology at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The Department of History and Archaeology is conveniently located near the centre of Chester in the eighteenth-century Blue Coat School. It also has very good links with heritage, museum and archive agencies within the city of Chester, from which students are able to benefit during the course of their studies.
The Department is also one of the leading research units within the University. The research interests and specialisms of the Department are diverse, ranging over the medieval, early modern and modern periods, and over local, British, European, American and international history. Research in archaeology focuses on the early medieval period in Britain, particularly the North and West. There is a well-stocked History and Archaeology Resource Centre in the Blue Coat School, which students use to supplement the facilities on the main University campus.
When you have read through the information on this website, please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to visit the Department of History and Archaeology or would like further details about any of our activities." - Dr Keith McLay
In the 2009 National Student Satisfaction Survey:
| Archaeology at Chester received an overall satisfaction rating of 97%, the highest in the University, while History at Chester received an overall satisfaction rating of 93%. These results reflect the commitment of the Department's staff to excellence in teaching and research. |
