Department of History

Studying at Leicester can be very fulfilling and a passport to a successful life and career. We are recognised across the world for the quality of our teaching and student experience. We have a wide range of support available and our International Office is on hand to offer help and guidance.

Living in halls of residence will be one of the highlights of your university experience and where better to start your new life at university than our Oadby Student Village? You'll be in halls dedicated to undergraduates so that you and your fellow first years can bond and find your feet together. Alternatively, our City Living location offers accommodation on the University’s doorstep, with easy access to campus facilities, the city and the train station.

Our postgraduate accommodation is self-catered, allowing you extra independence and flexibility to organise your life around your studies. You’ll be just on the University’s doorstep, with easy access to campus facilities, the city and the train station.

When you register with the University you automatically become a member of the library. Your department will give you a student card. This is also your library card. Further information is provided in the Joining the Library section.

We have books, journals, DVDs, videos and CDs which you can borrow. They are on open-access shelves. You do not have to ask for them, you can get them yourself.

There are 350 PCs within the David Wilson Library for use by students and staff. You will require a University IT account to login to these machines.

A healthy and balanced life may not be traditionally associated with university, but good health is very important to balance out the inevitable late nights and intense studying. Our Healthy Living Service is here to direct and refer you to appropriate health care services at times of ill health.