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History Courses at Northumbria

Past. Present. Future.

Study Undergraduate History courses at Northumbria through UCAS Clearing.

Ready to Unlock Your Potential?

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 studying History at Northumbria believed they had chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth (NSS, 2024).

Ready to Succeed?

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.

Ready to Join Us through Clearing?

Missed the main UCAS deadline or changed your plans? You can still secure a place through UCAS Clearing. History courses at Northumbria may be available - don't miss your chance to join a top university in the heart of Newcastle.

UCAS Clearing is now open.

Join us at one of our next Clearing webinar on the 29th July to find out more about the Clearing process. Book your place now.

You can also sign up for regular Clearing updates straight to your inbox. Register for VIP access.

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

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Our Research

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