Skip to main content

Study with Us

Learn from world-leading experts in a contemporary environment with a distinguished international reputation. Learn how past societies and civilisations lived while developing a professional skillset.

History
Classics & Ancient History
Archaeology

History

Undergraduate

Our history programme has an excellent reputation. The intellectually stimulating course is delivered by a team of passionate, approachable lecturers who are also active researchers.

Masters degrees

We offer taught postgraduate degrees in History, History of Medicine and Public History. Get a chance to learn closely from staff with expertise in comparative approaches to world history, especially European, Russian, North American and British history.

Research degrees

We offer MPhil and PhD qualifications in History. We welcome postgraduate students interested in any of our areas of expertise. Join our vibrant research community.

Classics and Ancient History

Undergraduate

Explore ancient world literature, art, philosophy and language through our undergraduate degrees in Classics and Ancient History. Our dedicated team of lecturers, historic location and expansive collections create a lively and stimulating environment to learn about the Ancient World.

Masters degrees

Our MA in Classics and Ancient History enables you to specialise in either Classics or Ancient History. The highly flexible course offer allows you to study a wide range of topics and develop your own research interests.

Research degrees

We offer MPhil and PhD qualifications in Classics and Ancient History. We are committed to creating a vibrant research environment and welcome inquiries from prospective students interested in any of our areas of expertise.

Archaeology

Undergraduate

Interpret the past using all forms of available evidence. Develop a wide range of practical and professional skills for careers in the heritage sector and beyond. Our courses involve a wide variety of teaching and learning activities in the classroom, laboratory and in the field.

Masters degrees

Our taught Masters allows you to further develop specialist skills needed for a career in the heritage sector. Follow pathways in Prehistoric Archaeology, Roman Frontier Studies, Classical Greek & Roman Archaeology, Medieval & Byzantine Archaeology, Historical Archaeology and Artefact Studies.

Research degrees

Join our growing community of research students. We offer MPhil and PhD degree to anyone interested in our areas of expertise. Our students have access to our world-class research facilities, extensive collections and are eligible for funding opportunities.

Great North Museum

See evidence of the lives of people from the earliest prehistory to the Medieval period at the Great North Museum: Hancock. Learn about known individuals who lived in the area.

Archaeology work in the Wolfson lab.

The Wolfson Archaeology Laboratory is a research and teaching laboratory. It hosts archaeological collections from various sites in the UK.

School office

The School Office is open with reduced office hours of 10.00 - 14.00, Monday to Thursday. Please note: for our safety and yours, social distancing restrictions will be in place.

The Great North Museum

The Shefton Museum collection is housed in the Great North Museum: Hancock. It contains particularly important collections of Classical Greek pottery and armour.

A seminar with artefacts.

Get hands on with ancient artefacts while enjoying seminars that detail their origins and significance in history. We bring the past to life in innovative ways.

Open Days
International and Exchange Students