Studying History
Develop an understanding of the modern world as you learn from leading experts.
A range of historical approaches and practices
Our programmes allow you to study all periods of human history up until modern day. Our classroom has truly global coverage, exploring the histories of Britain, Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia.
You will encounter a range of historical approaches to studying social, political, cultural, demographic, post-colonial and oral histories of these regions.
91% of our students, overall, agreed that the course is intellectually stimulating.
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Research-led teaching
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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.
The Wolfson Archaeology Laboratory is a research and teaching laboratory. It hosts archaeological collections from various sites in the UK.
The School Office is open 08:45-16.00, Monday to Friday.
The Shefton Museum collection is housed in the Great North Museum: Hancock. It contains particularly important collections of Classical Greek pottery and armour.
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.