Newcastle University

History BA Honours
UCAS Code: V100 (3 Years)

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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.

We introduce you to ideas and opportunities and to the histories of people and places that you may never have considered. We have one of the most comprehensive and broad history degrees available, with flexibility to choose the options that fascinate you most.

You will discover and evaluate many forms of evidence, including written and material records, and oral testimony, and develop critical analysis, communication and research skills for a successful career – whatever you want that to be.

Quality and ranking

History at Newcastle is highly regarded for, ranking in the top ten nationally for overall student satisfaction with a 96% satisfaction score in the 2012 National Student Survey.

Teaching and assessment

History at Newcastle has an international reputation for its research which feeds directly into your teaching. The geographical range of our research encompasses Asia, the Americas, Europe and the British Isles. This allows us to offer you a really broad study programme that spans a wide range of times and places.

Teaching is a balance of lectures and seminars in Stages 1 and 2 then in Stage 3 the emphasis is almost entirely on seminars. Further information can be found on our undergraduate web pages about the approach to teaching and learning at Newcastle University.

Assessment involves a range of forms of course work, such as documentary commentaries, group presentations, literature reviews and essays, as well as written examinations. Teaching and assessment methods may vary from module to module, more information can be found in our individual module listings.

Flexible degree structure

This degree offers you flexibility to follow your own interests rather than follow a prescribed course of study. 

You can also choose topics from other subjects within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, such as archaeology, classics, politics, philosophy or a modern language. Languages are particularly useful if you want to become a professional historian. 

Study abroad

UK and EU students have the opportunity to broaden their academic experience by taking part in a study abroad exchange in Stage 2 or Stage 3.

Facilities

You will have access to a range of top quality facilities on campus including libraries, computing facilities and award-winning museums. These include:

• dedicated historical libraries and library collections such as the Cowen Library, Classics library, Shefton Collection and the Gertrude Bell Archive 
• world-class treasures at the University-led, multiple award-winning Great North Museum
• Northern Centre for the History of Medicine

School of History, Classics and Archaeology

As a history student, you will be based in our School of History, Classics and Archaeology in the Armstrong Building.

We have a thriving student-run History Society, and our staff go above and beyond to ensure that you feel welcomed both academically and socially. We also offer you lots of opportunities to broaden your horizons, including the opportunity to study abroad in Stage 2 or 3.