Why Study at Newcastle?

History at Newcastle - Our Past, Your Future

A History Degree from Newcastle University is a mark of prestige on any CV, the quality guarantee you need and that businesses want. It shows prospective employers that you have studied the past in an innovative and insightful way, and can apply the skills you have acquired to your future career.  Grounded in rigorous scholarship, History at Newcastle promotes original thinking and employs progressive teaching techniques to provide you with a modern, relevant and professional qualification.

Classics at Newcastle – a Classical heritage in an unrivalled location

If you are interested in this subject, you will already know why Newcastle is such a special place to study Classics. The opportunities afforded by nearby historical sites such as Hadrian’s Wall and by local museums like the Great North Museum are outstanding.  The facilities our students have access to make our Classics programmes unique, and serve to enrich the learning of our students and provide valuable
hands-on experiences.

Archaeology at Newcastle

Taking Archaeology at Newcastle means a hands-on experience of the past. You’ll have a chance to take part in excavations, contribute directly to cutting edge research, make discoveries and learn about the past whilst developing friendships and networks that will last a lifetime. Newcastle has access to exceptionally fine resources and facilities to make your archaeology experience second to none, with the museum collections and laboratory facilities, libraries and historical collections that bring the subject to life.