Founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast, we became an independent university in 1908. Today, we are ranked 85 in the world for impact (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023), and are a member of the Russell Group of UK research intensive universities, combining excellence in research and education with a student-centred ethos.
The School Of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
We are one of the largest and most wide-ranging schools in the university, exploring culture and society from the origins of humanity and ancient history to modern-day politics.
Through our research and teaching, the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics aims to help our wider society understand the world around us.
Alongside over 90 academic staff specialising in a wide range of fields, we are home to a large community of undergraduate and postgraduate students. We have an international reputation for excellence and we strive to develop ground-breaking research and deliver innovative teaching.