History Northumbria University

Overview

This  History program at  Northumbria University  incorporates five core modules, which mix conventional historical study with training in research methods. We include close consideration of the big interpretative questions, animating the study of history today. A particular strength of the course is how it familiarises students with digital history projects and contemporary debates. 

These taught modules provide you with the skills needed to write your dissertation on a subject of your choice. Working with a specialist supervisor, your dissertation topic will reflect your interests and showcase your knowledge throughout your degree.

Throughout your postgraduate studies, you will have access to our leading learning facilities, and you will be welcome at academic events and seminars hosted by the new Institute of the Humanities. This includes the fortnightly History Research Seminar, where we welcome historians from throughout the world to show us their latest research.

Career

The broad range of skills and knowledge acquired on this course can help to enhance promotion prospects in many professions, most notably 

• teaching
• professional research
• museums or archives
• public policy and 
• project management

It should also enhance your prospects of employment should you wish to move into such vocations.