History BA (Hons)

Are you looking for a history degree that combines the study of the past with 21-century employability? History BA (Hons) at Northumbria University offers a high level of flexibility as well as thorough training in the skills of the professional researcher.
Alongside a small number of core modules, you can pick and choose from a wide range of stimulating options that cover a rich tapestry of history. In doing so, you will be able to study a mix of periods and regions, from medieval Europe to contemporary America. Our curriculum provides a historical perspective on present-day challenges and concerns, including environmental change, global connectivity, gender equality, war and conflict, and the power of media and culture. Northumbria University’s breadth of expertise has helped us to be ranked in the top 20 of UK institutions for research outputs in history, as recognised in the government’s 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

Our staff members make innovative use of media, including film, music and digital technology. History at Northumbria means much more than seminars and lectures: joint knowledge creation, place-based learning and public engagement are embedded in our curriculum which includes group projects, work placements, excursions and student-led conferences.

The undergraduate course deliberately teaches transferable skills, with options for a work placement as well as a period of study abroad. The first year emphasises the acquisition of research and communication skills, the second employability and project management, and the third independent learning on a research project of your choice. A wide range of option modules are offered on this course. To ensure the quality of the student learning experience, some modules are subject to minimum and maximum student numbers. Staff are dedicated to supporting their students and they do so through our Guidance Tutor system, one-to-one essay tutorials and dissertation workshops.