History BA Honours (V100)

This degree will open your mind to the past, present and future, with topics that stretch from the birth of civilisation right up to the present day.

In order to ensure we keep our courses fresh, exciting, and reflective of the latest research developments, we regularly review and update our course content and structure. Full details of our BA History for students beginning in 2020 will be available on our website in October 2019. 

We have one of the most comprehensive and broad-ranging history degrees available, offering flexibility to choose the options that fascinate you most.

Our expertise spans centuries and continents, covering British and European history, Middle Eastern and North African history, as well as the history of North and South America, and South, East and West Asia.

You will explore and evaluate different forms of historical evidence, and develop skills in critical analysis, communication and research.

You benefit from the historic resources in the University Library's Special Collections and University-led Great North Museum.