Research across Historical Studies

We are a centre of excellence for research in art history, archaeology, classics, history and philosophy.

Read about our research projects in each of these subject areas as well as centres, networks and institutes that support the their work.

Art History Research

A centre of original, influential research, ranked sixth in the UK for its world-leading and internationally excellent research.

Archaeology Research

Our research strengths include archaeological approaches to architecture and landscape, critical approaches to heritage, archaeological archives, graffiti and photography.

Classics research

Our collective expertise in archaeology, ancient history and classics, medieval, early modern, and modern and contemporary history spans the whole of the human past.

History research

Our collective expertise in archaeology, ancient history and classics, medieval, early modern, and modern and contemporary history spans the whole of the human past.

Museums and Heritage Research

Museums, heritage and public history research at Birkbeck engages with a range of areas, including museum closures, legacies of colonialism, migration, contested histories and diversity.

Philosophy Research

We cultivate a pluralistic approach allowing you to pursue and collaborate across a range of different interests, including venturing beyond traditional topics of philosophical analysis.