Centre for Maritime Historical Studies

The Centre was the first of its kind in a British university. It can call on a wide range of expertise in the University in maritime historical studies and seeks to promote research into economic, social, political, naval and environmental aspects of the British maritime past from the earliest times to the present day, drawing also on European and international experience.

Research

The Centre holds termly research seminars (in conjunction with the Society for Nautical Research), an annual international Maritime History Conference, and a twice-yearly Strategic Policy Studies Group symposium (with associated publication) in collaboration with the University's Politics department and the Royal Naval College Dartmouth, bringing together academics, Ministry of Defence officials and senior service personnel. Other occasional international conferences are also held here.

Teaching and Study

Our MA taught programmes, particularly the MA in Maritime History, are built upon a long tradition of teaching maritime history at Exeter, The MA in Naval History is the only one at a British University, and offers a unique opportunity to students interested in naval history. This is strengthened by the close links with the activities of the Centre for the study of War, State and Society. All our study programmes aim to provide an essential preparation for research in maritime and naval history and draw on a range of leading academics with specialist knowledge including Dr Maria Fusaro, Dr Roger Morriss, Dr Duncan Redford and Dr Laura Rowe

MA in Naval History by distance learning

This programme offers a unique opportunity to students interested in naval history. Exeter is the only British University to offer a programme dedicated to naval history at this level and the distance learning variant of the programme is in response to considerable demand from those who are unable to travel to the university. This new online course is complementary to the existing MA in Naval History and was initiated by Professor Nicholas Rodger, the leading academic in the field who continues to be closely involved. The programme draws upon leading academics with specialist knowledge including Dr Michael Duffy, Dr Roger Morriss and Dr Duncan Redford.

Latest News and Events

Seminar Series:

Wednesday 25th Nobvember
4.00 - 6.00 pm
Room 128, Amory Building

Professor Sushil Chaudhury, Royal Historical Society, University of Calcutta, (Retd.)
"Indian Ocean Trade, 1600-1800."

Details of more Maritime History seminars

Phil/PhD studentship in Maritime/Naval History.

A grant of £ 40,200 over three years is available for an outstanding MPhil/PhD candidate . This will cover tuition fees (at the standard Home/EU rate), with a maintenance allowance to pay for accommodation and living expenses. This scholarship is open to both EU and non-EU applications.