History (Part-Time) (Distance Learning) Northumbria University

Overview

This  History (Part-Time) (Distance Learning) course at  Northumbria University  incorporates five core modules that combine traditional historical study with training in research methods, providing a flexible approach to study. We take a close look at the big interpretive questions that are animating the study of history today. The course's particular strength is that it introduces students to digital history projects and current debates.

These taught modules will give you the skills you need to write your dissertation on a topic of your choice. Working with a specialist supervisor, you will develop a dissertation topic that reflects your interests and highlights your knowledge gained throughout your degree.

You will have access to our cutting-edge learning facilities throughout your postgraduate studies, 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 historians from around the world present their most recent research.

Career

On completion of this course you will possess expert research skills thanks to your ability to collect, sift through and organise historical data. You will also be able to confidently use state-of-the-art digital researching tools.

Employability skills are embedded throughout all aspects of this course and, on completion, you will possess a range of attributes that are highly valued in today’s competitive job market. These skills include effective workload management, IT, problem solving, communication, teamwork and self-motivation.