This degree allows you to combine your interests in history and politics, dividing your time equally between the two.

Choose from a wide range of topics including British, European, American and world history, and international politics and political thought.

Concentrate on different areas of the world from both an historical and a political perspective, or develop your interest in particular approaches to the study of history or politics.

Explore and evaluate different forms of historical evidence and benefit from the University's historic collections and the acclaimed Great North Museum on-campus.

Develop skills in critical analysis, communication and research through an independent research project on a topic of particular interest to you.