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History Courses at Northumbria

Study Undergraduate History courses at Northumbria.

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With modules on American, African, British, Middle Eastern, and European history, from the Middle Ages to the contemporary, you will follow your academic passions and shape your own degree. 

 Over 95% of students were satisfied with the teaching on their History course at Northumbria (Guardian University Guide, 2026).

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We give all students a chance to work on placement with a local business or cultural partner, and our unique new module on place and heritage helps you learn about policy making and funding applications in the real world. 

History at Northumbria is ranked 26th in the UK for research power, out of 81 institutions (REF, 2021). This represents a rise of 5 places since 2014.

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Department of History | Northumbria University. Learn more about our History department based at City campus, Newcastle

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History BA (Hons)

Undergraduate | Newcastle | 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad

Explore the past and the 21-century and think about how history provides a deep perspective on present-day challenges on this course.

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